amberjack1234 Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 No, I don't approve of it but I would not tell anyone there that I didn't. I would just not go to where they were partaking in the practice. Link to comment
Randy W Posted April 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 A nationwide ban? from the Sixth Tone - a proposed "whitelist" of edible meats Dogs Absent From China’s Latest List of Edible Animals The proposed policy could pave the way for a nationwide ban on the consumption of dog meat. The proposal includes 18 types of “traditional” livestock and poultry (pigs, cows, water buffalo, yaks, sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, camels, rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons, and quail) as well as 13 types of “special” livestock and poultry (deer, reindeer, alpacas, guineafowl, pheasants, partridges, ostriches). Four animals in the latter group — minks, racoon dogs, and two species of foxes — may only be bred for commercial purposes other than food. The agriculture ministry said that while the “special” animals have a long history of being bred in captivity, wild populations from this group would fall under the management of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration — and would thus be prohibited for consumption as food. The ministry’s proposal specifically states that dogs are “companion animals,” and thus should not be grouped among livestock. Over the years, China’s black and gray markets for dog meat have drawn heavy criticism from conservationists and animal welfare activists. Link to comment
Greg.D. Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 Fish? Turtles, snakes, crabs ... seafood in general? I guess it depends on whom you ask Link to comment
Randy W Posted June 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Looks like the "dog meat festival" is still on this year. Link to comment
amberjack1234 Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 This ban will never fly. Link to comment
Randy W Posted June 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 (edited) On 6/22/2020 at 9:16 AM, amberjack1234 said: This ban will never fly. The hope is this year will be the last. From the SCMP on Facebook It's never been a "10 day" thing - only one or two. If the solstice fell on a week day, then people from out of town would "celebrate" on a weekend day when they could make the trip. https://www.facebook.com/scmp/videos/198602018079841/ China’s annual dog meat festival opens China’s infamous dog meat festival in Yulin opened to dwindled visitor numbers, raising hopes that this year will be the last. Full story: sc.mp/b9a23 Posted by South China Morning Post on Monday, June 22, 2020 Edited June 20, 2023 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
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