Hong Kong authorities have ramped up public awareness campaigns in mainland China regarding the impending ban on alternative smoking products, including e-cigarettes, in public areas. These efforts are intensified ahead of the 'golden week' holiday period.

Hong Kong authorities have stepped up publicity with mainland Chinese media ahead of a ban on possessing alternative smoking products, including e-cigarettes in public places, which will take effect before the Labour Day “golden week” holiday. Director of Health Ronald Lam Man-kin said on Sunday that the Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office had conducted more than 11,000 inspections and issued about 2,200 HK$3,000 (US$383) fixed penalty notices so far this year. Of these, 23 were related to the...