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The Washington Examiner on December 9, 2025, reported: China's vape export volume to the U.S. rebounded sharply from 2.2 million kilograms to 14.8 million kilograms despite the crackdown. This volatility, confirming the annual multi-billion dollar trade gap, is the "Bullwhip Effect" in action. It transfers massive inventory to the U.S. market, putting the working capital of Chinese manufacturers and the supply chain at severe risk of lock-up and failure. Regulatory escalation is now imminent.

Based on combined reporting from Xinhua and Xinwen Lianbo, 2Firsts reports that Chinese Premier Li Qiang has issued a rare directive at a State Council executive meeting to launch comprehensive, full-chain enforcement against illicit tobacco activities.

New research from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) found microbial contamination — including coliform, a bacteria indicating fecal exposure — in some vaping devices confiscated from U.S. schools. However, researchers stressed that newly purchased, unopened vapes showed no such contamination. The findings point to risks linked to unregulated products and improper storage conditions, reinforcing the importance of regulated supply chains and product authentication.

Illegal nicotine pouches seized in UK increased 974% in a year, highlighting regulatory gaps and warning of black market expansion.

China Customs has imposed a fine of 85,300 CNY on Xuewu Technology, the company behind the SNOWPLUS e-cigarette brand, for serious violations related to false export declarations.

State Tobacco Monopoly Administration and China Coast Guard officials discuss cooperation in combating tobacco smuggling at sea in Beijing.

Previously, Liu served as the Director of the Department of Quality Development under SAMR.

Facing Declining Investments, 150-Year-Old Tobacco Reporter to End Print Editions and Transition Online; Sister Publication Vapor Voice to Cease Operations Simultaneously. As stated on the cover of its final issue: “End of an Era.”