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Wild animals for sale in Qingyuan, Guangdong province, in June 2018. Photo: Handout
Dangers lurk for China’s ban on the wild animal trade
  • The breeding and consumption of exotic species was big business in China until a new coronavirus was linked to a wet market in Wuhan
  • Stamping out the industry will mean overcoming limited enforcement resources and entrenched interests, conservationists say
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Why wild animals are a key ingredient in China’s coronavirus outbreak
Topic |   Coronavirus outbreak
Dangers lurk for China’s ban on the wild animal trade
  • The breeding and consumption of exotic species was big business in China until a new coronavirus was linked to a wet market in Wuhan
  • Stamping out the industry will mean overcoming limited enforcement resources and entrenched interests, conservationists say
6 hours ago03571EC5-13F4-4283-B996-99444BE88411
Wild animals for sale in Qingyuan, Guangdong province, in June 2018. Photo: HandoutWild animals for sale in Qingyuan, Guangdong province, in June 2018. Photo: Handout
Coronavirus outbreak
Dangers lurk for China’s ban on the wild animal trade
6 hours ago03571EC5-13F4-4283-B996-99444BE88411
  • The breeding and consumption of exotic species was big business in China until a new coronavirus was linked to a wet market in Wuhan
  • Stamping out the industry will mean overcoming limited enforcement resources and entrenched interests, conservationists say
Baby in South Korea has coronavirus as US, Australia, Thailand report deaths

Total cases in South Korea reach 3,526, but estimates of 4,200 infections among Shincheonji church members alone.

Total cases in South Korea reach 3,526, but estimates of 4,200 infections among Shincheonji church members alone.

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Muhyiddin sworn in as Malaysia’s new PM as Mahathir plots next move

Ceremony caps off a dramatic week in Malaysia as ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad insists he has enough parliamentary support to become leader again.

Ceremony caps off a dramatic week in Malaysia as ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad insists he has enough parliamentary support to become leader again.

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Muhyiddin sworn in as Malaysia’s new PM as Mahathir plots next move

Ceremony caps off a dramatic week in Malaysia as ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad insists he has enough parliamentary support to become leader again.

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Coronavirus fuels rise in Hong Kong domestic worker sackings

Reasons cited for the dismissals range from arguments over leaving the house on days off, to employers claiming they have lost their jobs or are leaving the city.

Reasons cited for the dismissals range from arguments over leaving the house on days off, to employers claiming they have lost their jobs or are leaving the city.

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Coronavirus fuels rise in Hong Kong domestic worker sackings
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Korean cults: missing link in Covid-19, Sewol ferry, Park’s downfall
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We have only a decade to save Earth’s biodiversity: that’s why all of us should care
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Korean cults: missing link in Covid-19, Sewol ferry, Park’s downfall
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