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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
Chinese leaders attend New Year gala featuring traditional opera
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PLA's amphibious assault ship Hainan takes part in drills around Taiwan
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PLA forces demonstrate joint strike capabilities during 2nd day of live-fire drills around Taiwan
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