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Hong Kong Strengthens Tobacco Control with New No-Smoking Zones

1/11/2026

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Hong Kong expanded tobacco control on New Year’s Day, designating no-smoking areas outside hospitals and tram stops.
In ten days, officers conducted over 1,600 inspections, including 700 in new sites.
Officials issued four fixed-penalty tickets in the new zones, and the penalty is HK$3,000 (US$385).
Dr. Ronald Lam, Director of Health, said enforcement has been smooth.
The new laws also ban smoking in public queues of two or more people.

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Story summary

Hong Kong expanded tobacco control on New Year’s Day, designating no-smoking areas outside hospitals and tram stops.
In ten days, officers conducted over 1,600 inspections, including 700 in new sites.
Officials issued four fixed-penalty tickets in the new zones, and the penalty is HK$3,000 (US$385).
Dr. Ronald Lam, Director of Health, said enforcement has been smooth.
The new laws also ban smoking in public queues of two or more people.