Tough laws to limit tobacco, milk ads

Lawmakers are considering introducing tough new restrictions on advertisements for tobacco and baby milk formula powders.

A draft revision to the 20-year-old Advertisements Law was discussed at the bimonthly session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Tuesday, and it will be put to a vote on Friday. It is likely to be ratified.

The draft says no tobacco advertisements should be published in the mass media or displayed in public places.