Tuesday, May 3, 2011

China-wide smoking law went into effect Sunday

China-wide smoking law went into effect Sunday Did anyone notice? As previously promised, smoking is - as of Sunday - now banned in almost all public indoor spaces, including in hotels, restaurants, theaters and public transport waiting rooms. Non-smokers in offices and factories are still out of luck, as those count as private enough to not fall under the new law. Anyhow, even if it's not enforced right away (or it takes nearly a year for anyone to get any type of fine), it's a notable first step in a less smoky future for this country and may help lower the astonishing 3000 deaths from smoking a day rate we currently have. [ more ? ]

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