It really is unfortunate how much alcohol and smoking has been ingrained into modern China. But remember if we are to do anything about this all of us must lead by example. As Theo has stated there are MANY people in China who drink and smoke because they are forced to. Hopefully when the younger generation of Chinese people take power something will be done about this. I certainly will NEVER acknowledge smoking and drinking as "culture" because it's harmful and foolish. Addiction is something people have because they have something missing in their lives or they are trying to get away from something. However this is going to take a while and it will be a long struggle. But changing this is something I support fully.