China Bans Shark Fin, Bird's Nest Soups From State Dinners

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China has banned shark fin and bird's nest soup from being served at official state banquets, reports Chinese state media.

The move, announced Sunday via a notice from the Community Party's Central Committee and the State Council, is part of a broader move to crack down on corruption and excesses among party officials.

"The new rules are to promote frugality, oppose extravagance and enhance the anti-corruption efforts among Party and governmental authorities," said Xinhua.

The order also prohibits state banquets from serving other exotic wild animal products, cigarettes, and high-end liquors.

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http://news.mongabay.com/2013/1210-shark-fin-ban-china.html

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1. Good for them. Sometimes China does the right thing.

Not always for the best reasons, to judge from the article.

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2. I wish I'd never heard of bird's nest soup

It seems impossible for me to have a lower opinion of humanity... then SURPRISE!