Tobacco Control 2005;14:4-5
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China: tobacco museums "smoky" health information
Shanta Varma,
Karen Choi,
Malcolm Koo,
Harvey Skinner
University of Toronto, Canada; m.koo@utoronto.ca
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The very fact that there is a prestigious new China Tobacco Museum shows how tobaccos status in China is still far from compatible with the countrys urgent need for serious, effective tobacco control. It was inaugurated in Shanghai City last July, to subdued local excitement. Funded entirely by the Chinese tobacco industry, under the leadership of the State Tobacco Monopoly Bureau, to the tune of 180 million Renminbi (US$21.7 million), this is the worlds largest tobacco museum. The museum spans over 3000 square metres and houses over 150 000 artefacts, depicting the 400 year history of tobacco in China. Its aim is to promote a "positive" image of the tobacco industry and to expand its influence in society. It also aims to celebrate Chinese culture and civilisation.
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Entrance to the China Tobacco Museum, recently inaugurated in Shanghai City.
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