Tobacco was introduced to China in the late 16th century, around the 1580s, following its arrival from the Americas via European traders. Initially used for medicinal purposes, smoking tobacco quickly gained popularity as a recreational activity. By the 17th century, it became widespread among various social classes in Chinese society.
China National Tobacco Corp was created in 1982.
He introduced tobacco to the New World.
If you mean as in a form for smoking, it was introduced by Portuguese traders in AD 1600. The same traders introduced seeds (in the 1700's) which were the basis for the beginning of tobacco farming.
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I've read that while the U.S. was a British colony some residents returned to England with an Indian chief. He brought tobacco with him. When presented at court, the chief and the tobacco were instant hits!
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China National Tobacco Company, followed by R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company