Big Alcohol And Hong Kong’s Zero Wine And Beer Tax
Posted on August 30, 2012 in Asia-Pacific, HongkongThe researchers’ findings suggest that the success of aggressive industry lobbying coupled with the absence of robust public health advocacy was the main driving force behind the unparalleled abolition of wine and beer duties in Hong Kong. Strong public health alliance and advocacy movement are needed to counteract the industry’s continuing aggressive lobby and promotion of alcoholic beverages…