China Bans Ancient Dog-Eating Festival Amid Online Outcry

For the first time in 600 years, residents of Qianxi Township, China, will be banned from holding an ancient dog-eating festival after the public voiced their discontent on the Internet. The three-day event, which usually takes place in October, commemorates a historic 14th century military victory of the Ming Dynasty. According to legend, the army

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China Bans Ancient Dog-Eating Festival Amid Online Outcry

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