According to one article, it is the popular Japanese-produced TV programs, which most often break the media restrictions and taboos now-outlined clearly by various Taiwanese government authorities and think tanks. The examples provided in that particular article however, were of two children's cartoons (made in Japan)--both regularly showing smokers with cigarettes hanging from their chins or mouths.
Meanwhile, in January of this year it was reported that the consumption of cigarettes in Taiwan had declined a further 13% over the previous 12 month period. I laud Taiwan for the success they have had in reducing smoking consumption--even if the crackdown over the past decade has been patriarchal. It is certainly to the society's benefit, especially in terms of savings on health care costs over the next years and generations.
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