17 Jul 2020
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On Wednesday, National People’s Congress (NPC) chairman Li Zhanshu wrapped up a four-day inspection tour to Guangxi.
Top of the itinerary: Wildlife protection.
Some context: In February the NPC banned the trading and consumption of wild animals.
Li got close and personal with a range ...
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