China Vowed to Keep Wildlife Off the Menu, a Tough Promise to Keep - The New York Times

China Vowed to Keep Wildlife Off the Menu, a Tough Promise to Keep - The New York Times

China struggles to rein in animal markets

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, China vowed to curb the consumption of wild animals, thought to be a likely source of the virus. But as animal purveyors struggle to make ends meet, the government has made compromises. Dogs have been removed from the menu, but emus and muscovy duck were added. The government has also made exceptions for the use of controversial animal products, such as bear bile and scales from endangered pangolins, in traditional Chinese medicine.
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