After coronavirus outbreak, China upgrades dogs from 'livestock' to 'pets'
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China has decided to classify dogs as 'pets' as opposed to 'livestock'. The decision was mentioned in a policy document issued on April 8 by the country's agriculture ministry detailing a list of animals categorized as livestock in China. The move comes as China faces increased backlash for over its eating habits in the wake of a coronavirus outbreak. 10 million dogs, 4 million cats slaughtered annually in China