If you look around you may find many people violating the ban on smoking in public places. But authorities have done little to bring such people to justice.

I think the authorities are not willing to sacrifice the economic benefits accrued from the sale of tobacco to impose the ban strictly. The government has to make greater efforts to ensure people lead a healthier life.

Bruce, on China Daily website

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(China Daily 01/27/2011 page9)