How has the Shanghai smoking ban, which was announced with much aplomb back in March, been faring? In the months since, just one place has been punished for violating the tobacco control law - an internet cafe in Baoshan District that was just issued a 2000RMB fine for allowing smokers during two different spot checks. So... either Shanghai's been really good about not smoking where designated, or it looks like all those enforcement problems came to fruition. more ›

Sorry, Shanghai smokers! The ban on smoking in public venues has now been extended to all indoor workplaces in an attempt to clear the city's air of cigarette smoke by 2011. By indoor workplaces, they mean "all places with ceilings and at least three walls." So basically... everywhere. more ›