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WHO praises China signing anti-tobacco pact
(AFP)
Updated: 2005-08-31 06:59
China sold 1,797.95 billion cigarettes in 2003, making it the world's largest
tobacco market.
Tax from cigarette sales have been a major part of government revenues for
years, while tobacco advertising has also played a large role in sponsoring
Chinese sports and cultural events.
By signing the treaty, China must ban tobacco advertising, promotion and
sponsorship in the print media and on radio, television and the Internet within
five years. It also prohibits tobacco-company sponsorship of international
events and activities, the WHO said.
"Ratification of the FCTC by China could not have come at a better time,"
said Dr Henk Bekedam, the WHO Representative in China.
"This allows China to truly join global and regional efforts to curb smoking.
Many lives will be saved, public health will be strengthened, and the economy
will benefit as well."
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