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Public health experts suggest low taxes on cigarettes risk undermining Beijing’s pursuit of a healthier population.

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Public health experts suggest low taxes on cigarettes risk undermining Beijing’s pursuit of a healthier population.
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Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:00:13 GMT · 3h 49m ago
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A recent study by the University of International Business and Economics found that the tobacco industry was causing greater damage to the national economy.
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Discussions about Beijing potentially raising tobacco taxes for the first time in over a decade may impact China's public health policies and the tobacco industry's significant economic contribution.

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    A recent study found that the tobacco industry was causing greater damage to the national economy rather than boosting economic growth.
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    Public health experts suggest low taxes on cigarettes risk undermining Beijing’s pursuit of a healthier population.

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