Finally, some positive news coming out of China for a change!
A hospital group that is Hong Kong’s oldest and largest charitable organization has become the latest group to ban shark-fin soup from banquets, a newspaper reported Monday.
I know, I had to read it twice myself to make sure it wasn’t an illusion! But this is positive news in my book!
The Tung Wah Group of Hospitals said it had decided to stop serving what is considered one of the most prized Chinese delicacies over concern about the world’s declining shark population, the Standard said.
It’s a small step, but it’s definitely a step in the right direction. More and more people, as well as businesses and organizations in China are wising up to the fact millions of sharks are slaughtered needlessly each year for a soup. They are realizing the damage that is being done to this species. Kudos to the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals for making this decision!
Now if only the Hong Kong Government joins this trend by not serving the dish during banquets for visiting dignitaries, and prohibits it’s officials from doing the same, it will be a big step in the right direction.
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