KUALA LUMPUR: Not every Chinese in China eats exotic wildlife meats, which have been linked to the novel coronavirus epidemic in that republic.
China’s ambassador to Malaysia Bai Tian said only a small number among the community consumed such meat and the Chinese government had started inculcating awareness of the health risks of eating wild animals.
He said he and his family had never eaten nor were interested in eating exotic wildlife meats.
“It is also by law and regulations. The Chinese government has been exercising maximum protection of the flora and fauna of China including wild animals and plants. But of course there are a few people who do have their preference of eating wild animals which they think are more nutritious,” he said in an exclusive interview with Bernama TV at his office, here, yesterday.
Bai Tian said on Jan 26, the Chinese government made an official public announcement forbidding wildlife trade and urged the people to fully understand the health risks of eating wildlife.
Bai Tian said since the coronavirus outbreak, the Chinese government had taken proactive and drastic measures to contain the infection, which had caused the death of over 400 people in China.
“Following the outbreak, the whole of China has been mobilised to fight against this outbreak. President Xi Jinping personally commanded and made arrangements for the battle against this epidemic,” he said.
The ambassador said the Chinese government kicked off a comprehensive prevention and control system involving various levels – from the central government right down to the local governments.
Bai Tian said he was touched by the commitment of all parties in dealing with the critical situation, with over 50 medical teams comprising more than 6,000 personnel from across China assisting in treating the patients. — Bernama
China’s ambassador to Malaysia Bai Tian said only a small number among the community consumed such meat and the Chinese government had started inculcating awareness of the health risks of eating wild animals.
He said he and his family had never eaten nor were interested in eating exotic wildlife meats.
“It is also by law and regulations. The Chinese government has been exercising maximum protection of the flora and fauna of China including wild animals and plants. But of course there are a few people who do have their preference of eating wild animals which they think are more nutritious,” he said in an exclusive interview with Bernama TV at his office, here, yesterday.
Bai Tian said on Jan 26, the Chinese government made an official public announcement forbidding wildlife trade and urged the people to fully understand the health risks of eating wildlife.
Bai Tian said since the coronavirus outbreak, the Chinese government had taken proactive and drastic measures to contain the infection, which had caused the death of over 400 people in China.
“Following the outbreak, the whole of China has been mobilised to fight against this outbreak. President Xi Jinping personally commanded and made arrangements for the battle against this epidemic,” he said.
The ambassador said the Chinese government kicked off a comprehensive prevention and control system involving various levels – from the central government right down to the local governments.
Bai Tian said he was touched by the commitment of all parties in dealing with the critical situation, with over 50 medical teams comprising more than 6,000 personnel from across China assisting in treating the patients. — Bernama
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