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The Dark Underbelly of Hong Kong's Pet Smuggling Trade
Hong Kong, a bustling gateway between East and West, is facing a troubling crisis beneath its vibrant surface: the illegal smuggling of pets and exotic animals. From innocent-looking cats and dogs to endangered tortoises and even crocodiles, the city that prides itself on modernity and strict regulations is also a hub for a clandestine trade that threatens animals' welfare and global biodiversity.