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One Health and ACTAsia’s Institute of Caring for Life Academic Research & Education (iCARE) host a series of five think-tank webinars bringing a truly unique Chinese perspective to a global challenge.

Zhuhai followed the city of Shenzhen by issuing a ban on eating dogs, according to Zhuhai’s government press conference today. The new local law raises hopes for a national ban of the practice across China this summer.

Don’t miss your chance to chat with Pei Su about COVID-19 and the wildlife trade in China, on Wednesday 15 April 11am EST.

On 24 February 2020, the Standing Committee of the People’s Congress in China passed a decision to ban the consumption of wildlife as food, and the illegal wildlife trade. We welcome and applaud the government’s efforts to control the COVID-19 outbreak, but there’s been a lot of misinformation online recently, around the subject of coronavirus and the connection to China’s wildlife trade.

1st April was a momentous day in Guangdong Province, when the City of Shenzhen passed a law to ban eating dogs, cats and select additional species, but left hundreds of other wild and domestic animals on the menu.

An alarming claim which started in Asia is circulating the world, claiming that bear bile will provide salvation from COVID-19.

Do you assume your children don’t know about coronavirus? ACTAsia Programmes Director and mother-of-two, Dawn Peacock, considers an empathetic approach to explaining coronavirus to our children.

Sign our petition for a complete and permanent ban on commercial wildlife breeding, markets and trade

Wuhan has suffered a devastating blow from Coronavirus, but local and international solidarity is a reminder of its resilience. We celebrate the city’s achievements and compassionate influencers.

As the spread of Coronavirus accelerates, the world is on tenterhooks. So how should we face our regrets over the outbreak, avoid a backlash against animals, and best ensure this never happens again?