Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong proposes immediate tax hike on cigarettes in 2024-25 budget, aiming to reduce tobacco use effectively.

Hong Kong should take final action on tobacco by banning its use, according to the Smoking and Health Committee.

Hong Kong authorities are considering raising tobacco taxes again in an effort to further reduce smoking rates.

Hong Kong's e-cigarette market faces high prices and rampant counterfeit products, as a ban imposes restrictions.

Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Macau health officials strengthen legislation and enforcement to combat smoking, particularly e-cigarette use among youth.

The Secret of Underground E-Cigarette Trading in Hong Kong: 2FIRSTS conducted a two-day investigation in Hong Kong to gain a deeper understanding of distribution channels, consumer purchasing patterns, and authenticity identification two years after the smoking ban was implemented.

China Hong Kong Customs arrested seven individuals and seized black market cigarettes worth HK$100 million ($12.8 million) in a two-week crackdown on smuggling activities.

Hong Kong tobacco stocks continue to slump, with Smoore International plummeting 12% and China Tobacco Hong Kong falling nearly 4%.