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2,400,000,000,000: Chinese are smoking nearly half of world's total

China's cigarette consumption has surged by 39% between 2003 and 2023, contrasting with a global decline. Despite fewer young smokers, low prices and steady sales contribute to the nation consuming nearly half of the world's cigarettes annually. This escalating tobacco epidemic poses a significant public health threat.

27 May 2026 5:52 pm