Explainer | How the coming new anti-smoking measures in Hong Kong will affect you Government reveals more details on eight of 10 tobacco control measures in amended bill, including coming ban on alternative smoking products The sale of conventional smoking products with flavours other than menthol are also expected to be banned from the second quarter of 2027. The measures aim to cut the city’s smoking rate to 7.8 per cent by this year, from the current 9.1 per cent. The Post unpacks the measures and what they mean for residents and tourists. 1. What are alternative smoking products? Am I allowed to vape? According to the Customs and Excise Department, ASPs include electronic cigarettes, hea... [Read more]