Chinese fume over honour to tobacco academic

[Vocalek]

Dec 14 (Reuters) - Chinese health officials and commentators have assailed one of the country's most prestigious academic bodies for recruiting a scientist who specialised in refining low-tar cigarettes -- at a time when the government has said it is fighting smoking.

Chinese fume over honour to tobacco academic | Reuters

 

[Nicko]

The article is right about the ban on smoking in public places being flouted. The vast majority of people here in China are unaware of any such ban. I even know police officers who have never heard of it.

In a country where about 80% of men are smokers, and most cigarette companies are government owned, the ban is ridiculous.

From what I read, the legislation includes nothing about how it should be policed or how offenders would be punished. I'm sure this only came about to shut up the busy-bodies at the WHO.

 

[Song]

LOL.... i guess reuters knows nothing about how China works, alcohol and tobacco can be bought anywhere in China from anyone, there are no age restrictions. And if there are, no one gives a crap about them lol.