China Cracks Down on North Korean Cigarette Smuggling, but Demand Keeps Growing

China cracks down on North Korean cigarette smuggling, but demand keeps growing

Chinese smugglers caught trafficking North Korean cigarettes face steep penalties and prison time as Beijing intensifies enforcement against illicit tobacco trade, but Pyongyang’s cigarette manufacturers are fighting back by diversifying their product offerings to keep Chinese consumers hooked. Earlier this month, Chinese nationals convicted of illegally distributing North Korean cigarettes in… Source

China cracks down on North Korean cigarette smuggling, but demand keeps growing - The Press United

Chinese smugglers caught trafficking North Korean cigarettes face steep penalties and prison time as Beijing intensifies enforcement against illicit tobacco trade, but Pyongyang’s cigarette manufacturers are fighting back by diversifying their product offerings to keep Chinese consumers hooked. Earlier this month, Chinese nationals convicted of illegally distributing North Korean cigarettes in Dandong received two-year prison […] The post China …