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Chinese ordered to smoke more to boost economy


Telegraph
Last updated:
Mon, 04 May 2009 13:14:00 +0000

Comment: Population control?

Local government officials in China have been ordered to smoke nearly a quarter of a million packs of cigarettes in a move to boost the local economy during the global financial crisis.

The edict, issued by officials in Hubei province in central China, threatens to fine officials who "fail to meet their targets" or are caught smoking rival brands manufactured in neighbouring provinces.


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