China's Vape Regulations: Everything You Need to Know Vaping remains common in Hong Kong even though the Chinese finance hub banned the import, manufacture and sale of e cigarettes and heated tobacco products in April 2022. "To protect our young people, China is targeting American youth with illegal and potentially dangerous vapes. Its time to crack down on mislabeled shipments from China that seek to evade our laws and customs to make a profit. Despite Ban, Demand for Fruity Vapes Persists in China RADII Illicit Chinese Vapes Are Flooding the US Marketand Becoming a Leading Choice for Children, Survey Finds