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IN BRIEF: Anti-smoking lobby responds to opposition 

Jump to full article: China Daily (cn), 2009-05-27

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The chief of a council opposed to smoking has defended the government's plan to ban puffing in all indoor workplaces and public areas commencing in July despite strong and persistent opposition from some bars and nightclubs.

Most indoor workspaces and public areas have been covered by a smoking ban since 2007. Some bars, nightclubs, bathhouses and mahjong rooms however had been granted an exemption until June 30 this year.

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