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New Tobacco Control Laws will Come into Effect on New Year's Day
New phase of tobacco control measures will take effect on January 1, 2026, including extension of statutory No Smoking Areas (NSAs) to public places that lie within three metres outside the entrances/exits exclusively used for child care centres, residential care homes, schools, hospitals and specified clinics or health centres; prohibition of smoking while queuing; and increase of the fixed penalty for smoking offences from $1,500 to $3,000.
New Tobacco Control Laws will Come into Effect on New Year's Day
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China launches twin satellites for space object detection technology tests
PLA's drills necessary, justified action to defend sovereignty, territorial integrity: spokeswoman
Xi calls for solidly advancing rural revitalization across the board
PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts joint drills around Taiwan
PLA forces demonstrate joint strike capabilities during 2nd day of live-fire drills around Taiwan
Beijing housing market picks up after adjustment of purchasing policy
Thieves drill into a German bank vault and steal tens of millions of euros' worth of property
Taiwan businesses confident over greater opportunities in mainland
China's central rural work conference outlines roadmap for rural revitalization
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Three Vehicles Collided on Tai Ho Road in Tsuen Wan
Iranian president warns of "harsh" response after Trump's threats
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