A second Chinese city has banned its residents from eating dogs and cats with a new law in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Residents in the Chinese city of Zhuhai will be banned from eating dogs and cats from May 1. This means the proposal can potentially prevent around 10 million dogs being killed for their meat every year in the country. The annual Yulin Dog Meat Festival, held every year on the summer solstice, is one of the most controversial food festivals in China. The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs excluded dogs from farm animals in a drafted directive, signalling a nationwide ban on dog meat.

Source: Daily Mail April 15, 2020 09:21 UTC