China Intensifies Measures Against Tobacco Smuggling Using New Technologies

According to PANews, the General Office of the State Council has recently issued an opinion on combating illegal activities related to tobacco across the entire chain. The document emphasizes strengthening risk control over transportation vehicles and international parcels involved in tobacco-related activities. It also calls for enhanced analysis and judgment on illegal activities conducted through foreign-registered websites and virtual currency transactions involving tobacco products. The initiative aims to precisely target and combat tobacco smuggling using new technologies and channels.