Dear friends:
During this difficult time that presents us with many great challenges, we are happy to share the exciting news.
About one month ago, we spoke of the possibility of Shenzhen city (深圳) in Guangdong Province, becoming the first city in China to ban the consumption of dog and cat meat. (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/27/shenzhen-could-be-first-city-in-china-to-ban-eating-of-dogs-and-cats
On March 31, 2020, this long-anticipated regulation was passed. The Shenzhen Congress (深圳人大常委) passed a ban on the consumption of wild animals, which includes dogs and cats.
While many works still remain, many loopholes need to be closed, and this is only a regional law, it is a win for the fight against dog and cat meat trade. This ban is historic and may very well be the first in a domino effect that brings down the cruel dog and cat meat trade worldwide.
We are very proud of Duo Duo Project's team in Guangzhou (the capital of Guangdong) who has been instrumental in pushing the passing of this law. They quickly designed an easy application to inform and educate the local people about the law and encourage them to reach out to their representatives in the People's Congress.
We would like to thank you for your long term support that has helped us navigate these uncertain times
Thank you and be safe. The Duo Duo Project Team