The vast majority of e-cigarette devices utilized worldwide trace their source back to Chinese plants. Investigating this complex supply chain reveals a system of firms involved in everything from part production to final assembly. Many of these processes are defined by varying levels of transparency, making it hard to fully understand the extent o

Nestled in the heart of China's tech boom lies Shenzhen, a metropolis renowned for its groundbreaking innovations. But beyond smartphones and gadgets, Shenzhen has secretly become a global powerhouse in the vaping industry. This exploding hub houses thousands of factories churning out millions of electronic cigarettes daily, supplying a vast global

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