Deep Dive: Hong Kong expected to ban flavoured tobacco, but bar owners worry they could lose business
February 17, 2025 by scmp.com
Deep Dive: Hong Kong expected to ban flavoured tobacco, but bar owners worry they could lose business
Hong Kong and mainland China are tackling smoking issues. Hong Kong plans to ban e-cigarettes in public and flavoured tobacco by mid-2026 to reduce smoking rates. A call for a total ban on flavoured tobacco targets its appeal to youth and women. Bans aim to lower the city's smoking rate below 7.8% by 2026. Concerns arise over shisha bars facing closure due to the ban and fears of users turning to illegal venues. Suggestions include a transition period. Experts raise worries of youth and women drawn to flavoured products. Banning flavoured tobacco is proposed to curb smoking habits.
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