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Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific bans shark fins as air cargoHong Kong airline Cathay Pacific says it will stop carrying shark fins as cargo, bowing to pressure from groups concerned about cruelty and possible extinctions as China’s appetite for the delicacy rises.
"Due to the vulnerable nature of sharks, their rapidly declining population, and the impacts of overfishing for their parts and products, our carriage of these is inconsistent with our commitment to sustainable development,"
- Elin Wong, Spokeswoman for Cathay Pacific |
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Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific bans shark fins as air cargoHong Kong airline Cathay Pacific says it will stop carrying shark fins as cargo, bowing to pressure from groups concerned about cruelty and possible extinctions as China’s appetite for the delicacy rises. |
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World powers, Asian neighbours offer help after China quake
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China frees foreign pro-Tibet activistsMontreal, Canada - Chinese officials have released after questioning eight foreign activists for Tibetan independence and all are in Hong Kong, a spokesman for a Tibet independence group said Wednesday. |
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