China Targets 4.1% Smoking Rate Reduction in Next Five Years， Youth Key Focus

摘要：China plans to cut its smoking rate from 24.1% to 20% by 2030 for those aged 15 and older, as outlined in the Healthy China 2030 i

China plans to cut its smoking rate from 24.1% to 20% by 2030 for those aged 15 and older, as outlined in the Healthy China 2030 initiative. Experts emphasize youth tobacco control as critical. Issues include the rising popularity of e-cigarettes and "cigarette cards" among minors, driving calls for stricter enforcement, improved public education, and positive lifestyle promotion to curb youth smoking. March 10, 2025.（Photo by VCG）

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By Liu Shangjun, Yang Yue,Wang Xiyuan,Li Yuanyuan,Li Xuanyu(intern), Liu Shangjun and Yang Yue/China Youth Daily