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Thor May
| Journalist |
Thank you for your time minister. What do you feel that the Olympics can do to encourage healthy lifestyles? |
| Deputy Sports Minister |
That's an important question Audra. Thank you for asking. The Olympic athletes are wonderful role models for China's young people. |
| Journalist |
Minister, what concrete steps is China taking to encourage healthy living? |
| Deputy Sports Minister |
Well, we are bringing in stong rules to outlaw smoking in public places. Smoking causes a million deaths a year in China. |
| Journalist |
Do you believe that these new rules will be popular? |
| Deputy Sports Minister |
Well, it is hard to give up smoking, but I believe the public really wants a healthy living environment. |
| Journalist |
Minister, as you know, the state owned tobacco industry made $53.6 billion last year. Do you see a clash of interests ? |
| Deputy Sports Minister |
I cannot comment on commercial questions in that area. |
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