KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Not all Chinese in China eat exotic wildlife meats, which have been linked to the novel coronavirus epidemic in the republic, says China's ambassador to Malaysia. Bai Tian said only a small number of people consumed such meats and the Chinese government had started inculcating awareness on the health risks of eating wild animals. He said he and his family had never eaten nor were they interested in eating exotic wildlife meats. "It is also by law and regulations, the Chinese government has been exercising maximum protection of the flora and fauna of China including wild animals and plants. Bai Tian said that on Jan 26, the Chinese government made an official public announcement forbidding the wildlife trade and urged the people to fully understand the health risks of eating wildlife.

Source: The Star February 04, 2020 11:48 UTC