Imports of the meat could rise to 300,000 tonnes in 2019, sources say.
- The 56-year-old was let off with five days’ detention after a drug enforcement officer caught her selling the illicit crop in Hubei province.
- The 56-year-old was let off with five days’ detention after a drug enforcement officer caught her selling the illicit crop in Hubei province.
Farmer and vegetable wholesaler who became friends over a lost wallet raise US$74,460 in three days to pay for life-changing operation on two-year-old boy
Farmer and vegetable wholesaler who became friends over a lost wallet raise US$74,460 in three days to pay for life-changing operation on two-year-old boy
The owners were driving their porcine passengers to their hometown to sell them, at a time when China has been battling an outbreak of swine fever – but Weibo users ask why the piglets were not given a health check.
The owners were driving their porcine passengers to their hometown to sell them, at a time when China has been battling an outbreak of swine fever – but Weibo users ask why the piglets were not given a health check.
Star also performs patriotic song My Motherland and Me in television appearance amid speculation that she is a supporter of Taiwan independence.
Star also performs patriotic song My Motherland and Me in television appearance amid speculation that she is a supporter of Taiwan independence.
Opinion
The country has had an appalling food safety record over the past decade, with an abundance of public health scandals affecting children. But as long as the ruling class and elites enjoy special privileges, their vows will mean little
Labels are damaging and undermine our push for a more diverse world. We must avoid them at all costs.
The country has had an appalling food safety record over the past decade, with an abundance of public health scandals affecting children. But as long as the ruling class and elites enjoy special privileges, their vows will mean little
Labels are damaging and undermine our push for a more diverse world. We must avoid them at all costs.
Eating dog meat may be taboo in the West but a lack of legal sanctions means dogs can be killed for food. There is a long way to go in Asia, where at least 30 million dogs are killed every year to be eaten
- Visitors are reportedly banned from wearing Japanese dress on campus, where first trees were planted by military occupation force during the 1930s.
Scientists in Heilongjiang province take sample from spleen of pig but don’t know when they will be able to immunise animals.
Scientists in Heilongjiang province take sample from spleen of pig but don’t know when they will be able to immunise animals.
The suspect, of Fenghuang county in Hunan province, is accused of holding a 16-year-old hostage for 24 days.
The suspect, of Fenghuang county in Hunan province, is accused of holding a 16-year-old hostage for 24 days.
Parties reach court-mediated settlement after relatives sue academic for alleged psychological abuse.
Parties reach court-mediated settlement after relatives sue academic for alleged psychological abuse.
Man shoots people dead in three locations in Inner Mongolia region, with reports quoting witnesses as saying he seemed to know the victims.
Man shoots people dead in three locations in Inner Mongolia region, with reports quoting witnesses as saying he seemed to know the victims.
‘Discredited individuals’ in China are barred from taking high-speed trains and flights as part of the country’s efforts to adopt a carrot-and-stick approach to building trustworthiness.
‘Discredited individuals’ in China are barred from taking high-speed trains and flights as part of the country’s efforts to adopt a carrot-and-stick approach to building trustworthiness.
Customs officials say they are substandard and considered waste products.
Customs officials say they are substandard and considered waste products.
Executive chef Paul Smart’s summit challenge to feed North Korea’s leader and US President Donald Trump was cut short, but the opportunity was not wasted.
Executive chef Paul Smart’s summit challenge to feed North Korea’s leader and US President Donald Trump was cut short, but the opportunity was not wasted.
People with good scores can enjoy training and employment perks, and rewards can be expanded to flat rentals, overseas education, dating and even marriage.
People with good scores can enjoy training and employment perks, and rewards can be expanded to flat rentals, overseas education, dating and even marriage.
Private education spending is registering double-digit growth and has become a recession-proof sector.
Private education spending is registering double-digit growth and has become a recession-proof sector.
Authorities dismiss ‘hateful’ internet post, while Jiangsu fire chiefs say none of their crews were among 78 dead in Thursday’s disaster.
Authorities dismiss ‘hateful’ internet post, while Jiangsu fire chiefs say none of their crews were among 78 dead in Thursday’s disaster.
Cabinet orders nationwide checks on chemical plants to spot dangers.
Cabinet orders nationwide checks on chemical plants to spot dangers.
Doctors shave patient’s head as part of treatment for unusual case of poisoning.
Doctors shave patient’s head as part of treatment for unusual case of poisoning.
Customs seizure prompts promise of closer monitoring of maps, while resources ministry says such prints are ‘serious threat to national security’.
Customs seizure prompts promise of closer monitoring of maps, while resources ministry says such prints are ‘serious threat to national security’.
Eels are consumed as a prized summer delicacy in Japan but are designated as a species at risk of extinction.
Eels are consumed as a prized summer delicacy in Japan but are designated as a species at risk of extinction.