Revolutionary HnB Device Unveiled in Chengdu by China Tobacco Sichuan

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Dec.18.2022

At 15:00 on December 18, China Tobacco Sichuan held a premiere to release its new heat-not-burn product, named Kung Fu 3.0, in Kuanzhai Alley, Chengdu.

Article by Leona Zhu | Reported by Ellesmere Zhu from Chengdu, China

At 15:00 on December 18, China Tobacco Sichuan held a premiere to release its new heat-not-burn product, Kung Fu 3.0, in Kuanzhai Alley, Chengdu. With the theme of "the three begets all things · creativity builds the future", the product has been released globally through an offline premiere and online live broadcast.

As a leading enterprise engaged in tobacco product technology, China Tobacco Sichuan has attracted the ardent attention of consumers and the industry every time when it releases products. So, how does the Kung Fu 3.0 premiere deserve attention? Invited to attend this premiere, 2FIRSTS will update the latest news about Kung Fu 3.0 premiere on site. For more exciting content, please follow the 2FIRSTS application, which will continue to track the reports.

Revolutionary HnB Device Unveiled in Chengdu by China Tobacco Sichuan

The poster outside the Kung Fu 3.0 premiere Source: on-site staff of 2FIRSTS

Revolutionary HnB Device Unveiled in Chengdu by China Tobacco Sichuan

Venue of Kung Fu 3.0 premiere: a picture of Zhu Bingren Bronze Intangible Cultural Heritage Life Museum Source: on-site staff of 2FIRSTS

Revolutionary HnB Device Unveiled in Chengdu by China Tobacco Sichuan

The theme poster at the entrance of Kung Fu 3.0 premiere Source: on-site staff of 2FIRSTS

Revolutionary HnB Device Unveiled in Chengdu by China Tobacco Sichuan

The host of the Kung Fu 3.0 premiere is rehearsing Source: on-site staff of 2FIRSTS

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