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Aug 31
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#226 The War on Second-hand Smoke二手烟的战争

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Why is it so hard to ban smoking in China? 🚬 In this episode, we look at a viral story from Shanghai and explore the culture, habits, and big business behind smoking. Find out why second-hand smoke remains such a challenge — and what the future might hold!

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Ever reminded someone not to smoke and got a sharp “mind your own business”? 😅 In our next MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we will explore a popular Chinese phrase about meddling, why people react this way, and how to use it naturally—perfect follow-up to our second-hand smoke episode!

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