Beijing going smoke-free for Olympic games
MINNEAPOLIS, April 1, 2008—Starting May 1, smoking in public places in Beijing will be banned, as the city moves toward a smoke-free Olympics in September.
The ban constitutes a major step for a country with 350 million smokers.
Smoking will be banned in all restaurants, offices and schools.
Hotels must also have rooms for non-smokers, but the ratio is still under discussion.