Taiwan passes law to become first Asian country to ban eating of cats and dogs

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Taiwan has become the first Asian country to ban the eating of cat and dog meat.

A new law that was passed on Tuesday outlaws the purchase, consumption or possession of cat and dog meat, which carries a maximum fine of 250,000 New Taiwan dollars.

Legislator Wang Yu-min hailed the landmark bill, saying it is a first in Asia and ‘shows that Taiwan is a society with advanced animal welfare.’

Repeated offenders will face a maximum of five years in jail and a fine of 5million Taiwan dollars.

Offenders can also be named and shamed under the new powers.

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