E-cigarettes Archives

E-Cigarette Brand ELFBAR Launches New Brand EBDESIGN in Response to VPR Lawsuit in US

Despite the district court’s preliminary order, ELFBAR recognizes the importance of the U.S. market in its business and launched a new brand called EBDESIGN.

Beijing to Start Taxing E-Cigarettes, Tightening Restrictions

Three Chinese governmental bodies released a joint announcement on October 25 regarding new consumption taxes for e-cigarettes, which will be implemented from November 1, 2022.

BYD Electronics Obtains License for E-Cigarette Processing

On August 4, BYD Electronics announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary BYD Precision Manufacturing has obtained a tobacco production enterprise license issued by China's State Tobacco Monopoly Administration.

EVE Energy Invests $444 Million in Power Energy Storage Batteries

Chinese battery company EVE Energy plans to sign an agreement with the management committee of Yuxi High-Tech District in Yunnan Province on matters related to the company's investment in local lithium battery production projects.

China Refines Supervision of E-Cigarette Industry

The official website of China's State Tobacco Monopoly Administration issued a number of documents on April 15, stipulating guidelines for the production, wholesale, retail and traceability of electronic cigarettes.

China’s National Standards for E-Cigarettes to Begin October 1

China's market regulator recently approved mandatory national standards for e-cigarettes that will become effective on October 1, 2022.

Alibaba International Station Bans the Sale of E-cigs From May 1

On Thursday, Alibaba International Station announced that it will ban the sale of e-cigarettes starting May 1, 2022.

E-Cigarettes See Price Increase in China Amid Tougher Regulation

Under strict new regulation issued on March 11, many brands of electronic cigarettes and vaporizers with fruit flavors have seen prices increase by up to 20-30 yuan ($3.14-$4.72).

China Tightens Controls on E-Cigarettes

China's vaping and e-cigarettes industry witnessed two critical developments on Friday. New detailed regulations and draft of "Chinese E-Cigarette National Standards" were published.

Smart TV Giant Skyworth Enters E-cigarettes Industry

On Thursday, an online recruitment poster circulated on Chinese social media showing that Skyworth Health released three job postings while emphasizing experience in the e-cigarette industry.

Chinese Authorities to Protect Minors from E-cigarettes

Chinese authorities, including the Ministry of Public Security, have jointly launched a campaign to crack down on the selling of electronic cigarettes to minors and other related activities.

Vaping Leader SMOORE Unveils New Tech at Global Launch

The world’s leading producer of vaping products, Shenzhen-based SMOORE, on Tuesday held a livestream event during which it unveiled progress made recently in the realm of e-cigarette technology.

RLX Technology Fell by Over 80% During the Year, Plans to Implement a Repurchase Plan of Up to $500 Million

RELX Technology announced that its board of directors had authorized a stock repurchase program, according to which the company can repurchase up to $500 million of shares.

China Releases Major Draft Standards for Vaping Industry, Market Concentration Likely

A group of Chinese government bodies on Tuesday afternoon released comprehensive draft standards for vaping and e-cigarettes.

Armed With Atomization Technology, Vaping Leader SMOORE Looks Further Afield

Atomization technology is enabled by liquid-vaporizing coils, such as this ceramic model developed by FEELM, a tech brand belonging to global vaping industry leader SMOORE.

China Amends Tobacco Monopoly Law to Include E-Cigarettes

On the evening of November 26, China amended its tobacco monopoly law to include e-cigarettes, stepping up regulation of the fast-growing vaping industry in the world's largest tobacco market.

E-Cigarette Use by Minors to Be Prohibited: Xinhua

Xinhua News Agency, an official media of Chinese government, on Wednesday issued a document highlighting the necessity to prohibit e-cigarettes from being used by minors.

Chinese E-cigarette Stocks Slump Following Proposed Regulation

Chinese government authorities on March 22 suggested that the country’s tobacco industry regulations might also be applied to e-cigarettes and vaping products.

Chinese E-cigarette Company RELX Debuts on NYSE, Market Value Reaches $45.8B

Chinese e-cigarette company RELX Technology on Jan. 22 was officially listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “RLX”, becoming the first Chinese e-cigarette brand to start public trading.

Smartisan Technology To Hold Black Tech Launch Event Eyeing Consumer Products

Luo Yonghao, founder of the niche smartphone brand Smartisan, is suddenly back in the public eye.

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