China ban on smoking in public places comes into force

Gerald · 05-01-11, 06:09 AM

A ban on smoking in public places has come into force in China - home to a third of the world's smokers.

The move is aimed at curbing the number of deaths from smoking-related diseases, running at a million a year.

But the new rules have been criticised because they do not include punishments for those who chose to ignore them.

Business owners often resent efforts to force them to ban smoking on their premises, because many customers do not like the rules and complain.

The new rules prohibit smoking in places like restaurants, hotels, railway stations or theatres, but not at the office.

Employers will be obliged to warn staff of the dangers of smoking but not to forbid them from lighting up at their desks.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/13251926

Note: 1 May 2011 Last updated at 08:02 GMT

the_tyrant · 05-01-11, 06:52 AM

Finally, i'm sure second hand smoke has alrady hugely increased my chances of cancer

Jimbuna · 05-01-11, 07:49 AM

No punishment = small deterrance factor.

STEED · 05-01-11, 09:30 AM

Caught smoking get run down by a Tank.

Torplexed · 05-01-11, 09:35 AM

The ban is kinda pointless. Considering the staggering amount of pollution in the air in the average large Chinese city, you're smoking whether you want to or not.

antikristuseke · 05-01-11, 11:56 AM

As a smoker myself, I support the ban on smoking in public areas. Just because I choose to smoke, does not mean everyone else has to.

Fish In The Water · 05-01-11, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

No punishment = small deterrance factor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEED

Caught smoking get run down by a Tank.

Hopefully something in the middle...

Mind you the Chinese government doesn't exactly have a sterling reputation when it comes to moderation. Sadly, it's usually a case of one extreme or the other.

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	China ban on smoking in public places comes into force A ban on smoking in public places has come into force in China - home to a third of the world's smokers. The move is aimed at curbing the number of deaths from smoking-related diseases, running at a million a year. But the new rules have been criticised because they do not include punishments for those who chose to ignore them. Business owners often resent efforts to force them to ban smoking on their premises, because many customers do not like the rules and complain. The new rules prohibit smoking in places like restaurants, hotels, railway stations or theatres, but not at the office. Employers will be obliged to warn staff of the dangers of smoking but not to forbid them from lighting up at their desks. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/13251926 Note: 1 May 2011 Last updated at 08:02 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,452 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	No punishment = small deterrance factor. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Caught smoking get run down by a Tank. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	The ban is kinda pointless. Considering the staggering amount of pollution in the air in the average large Chinese city, you're smoking whether you want to or not. __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili--

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the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	Finally, i'm sure second hand smoke has alrady hugely increased my chances of cancer

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antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	As a smoker myself, I support the ban on smoking in public areas. Just because I choose to smoke, does not mean everyone else has to.