EDITORIAL: The ‘smoke-free’ Taipei City visionTaipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) in January announced a new initiative aimed at limiting smoking in public spaces in the city. Under the “smoke-free city” plan, people would only be able to smoke in designated smoking areas or rooms established by the city government. The goal of a smoke-free Taipei is commendable, but expecting it to be fully realized by the end of the year is perhaps over-ambitious. Taipei’s “smoke-free city” plan is an important opportunity. A smoke-free Taipei is attainable, but cannot be rushed.

Source: Taipei Times March 21, 2026 03:45 UTC