
Asia Pacific Dec 25, 2020
Influencers may face fines as China tackles obesity and food waste
by Tiffany May
More than half of China’s adult population is either overweight or obese, according to a new government report released Wednesday.
Influencers may face fines as China tackles obesity and food waste
More than half of China’s adult population is either overweight or obese, according to a new government report released Wednesday.
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