Shenzhen Steps Up Battle on Tobacco After Hitting 2030 Goal
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The southern metropolis aims to persuade another 250,000 residents to quit smoking by 2030. Photo: VCG
Shenzhen, a pioneer in China’s tobacco-control legislation, is aiming to slash its smoking population by a quarter of a million over the next four years.
The ambitious target comes as the southern tech hub received recognition from the World Health Organization for its aggressive anti-smoking efforts, which are now being scaled up to a regional level across the Greater Bay Area.
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- Shenzhen aims to cut smoking population by 250,000 by 2030, targeting a rate below 16% (currently 17.4%).
- City received WHO award for tobacco control; pioneered China's first local regulations and smoke-free standards.
- Expanding model to Greater Bay Area with a joint initiative among nine mainland cities, Hong Kong, and Macao.
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What Happened When
- 1998：
- Shenzhen passed China's first local tobacco-control regulation.
- March 2014：
- Shenzhen revised its tobacco-control regulations, establishing clear legal liabilities and penalties.
- 2019：
- Shenzhen expanded the smoking ban to electronic cigarettes and outdoor areas near public transport stations.
- 2025：
- Shenzhen introduced China's first local standard for smoke-free environments.
- By end of 2025：
- Shenzhen's population was 18.25 million.
- As of 2026：
- Over the past 12 years, Shenzhen has mobilized law enforcement officers 2.25 million times, investigating 160,000 violations.
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