Let me share my thoughts on wild game from the border regions.

     On October 26, 2014, I was chatting with everyone in the group as usual. The number of people in the group had increased dramatically, and the discussion had become more intense. For the people of Jiangcheng, this day was unusual because it was on the front page of today's news.

    I fell silent, unable to describe my feelings—whether I should be angry or happy. That inconspicuous little county in Yunnan had suddenly become known to the outside world because of the news headlines. From now on, everyone who sees this news will remember one place: Jiangcheng, Pu'er, Yunnan, a place where you can see three countries at a glance. I believe the government won't need to invest much more money in publicity, because this place will soon become famous throughout China, marking a significant chapter in Yunnan's history in 2014, following the 301 incident, the Yingjiang earthquake, the Ludian earthquake, the Jinggu earthquake, and the "Jinning massacre."

    In Jiangcheng, Pu'er, Yunnan, at the No. 3 border marker on the Sino-Vietnamese border, on market day, the slaughtered wild animals such as monkeys, muntjacs, and red deer were laid out on the dining table—a truly gruesome sight. It is reported that every month on the 3rd, people from surrounding cities in Yunnan, some 50 kilometers from the county seat, flock to the area to enjoy wild game. The restaurants are packed with cars and people. This place, known for its beautiful scenery and warm hospitality, has become a slaughterhouse, a frontline of crime.

    Private cars and buses from other provinces, as well as local government vehicles, are present. A reporter from The Paper spotted a China Fisheries Administration SUV and a Civil Affairs Disaster Relief SUV parked among them, but whether those people were having a picnic remains unknown.

    The Civil Affairs Department is supposed to provide disaster relief, aid the poor, and extend a helping hand to those in need; it's a charitable organization. How could they be involved in this? And the Fisheries Administration—they shouldn't be a unit responsible for protecting wild animals, even though they are a department established to protect wildlife.

    Most of those eating wild game are businessmen or wealthy people, because ordinary people cannot afford such expensive wild animals. The streets reek of blood, and animals cry out in the restaurants. The monkey in the cage looked at us pitifully and resentfully. Heads chopped off and sold to those who want brains, the remaining bodies and limbs dismembered for cooking—this bloody scene has played out countless times here. It seems this is nothing new to the locals. These living animals are killed and butchered before their eyes, and these people are unmoved, even saying it tastes good. I'm so puzzled by this behavior! Slaughtering pigs, sheep, chickens, and cows is an important source of protein for humans, and in Buddhism, it's considered a sin of killing. Oh, suddenly I realize I've killed so many animals, covered in blood, a veritable executioner. But these are monkeys, primates, belonging to the same species as humans, the origin of humanity. I'm very curious, can't these monkeys, which can jump, leap, and act like humans, evoke even a little pity or conscience in them, even a little emotion? Eating them is like eating our own kind, eating our kin. This time it's barbecued wild animals, but what about next time, in the future? What other delicacies are they planning to eat: human flesh buns, braised babies, deep-fried human ribs, and steamed "lion's head" meatballs? Must they exterminate every animal in the world, must they taste every delicacy before they stop? How can they bear it? It makes one wonder to what extent humanity has become so numb, eating wild animals without even batting an eye. If that's the case, I'd rather die. I'm terrified of being slaughtered; it's too horrible. Rather than waiting for them to kill me, I'd rather have a painless, peaceful death. Faced with such cold-blooded killers, would you still be willing to live under the same roof as them, under the same blue sky? No, no, I'm afraid. It's too terrifying. I don't want to be swallowed whole. Even in death, I want to die whole.

    There are no distinctions between first and second-class animals there, only differences in weight, cooking methods, and prices. Where are the national laws and regulations protecting wild animals? Who is enforcing them? Does no one report or discover the illegal trade and slaughter of wild animals during the three-day market day at the border each month? I think that's impossible. Do all our government officials wear glasses? Even if they did, wouldn't they be able to see the illegal trafficking of wild animals in broad daylight? Unless they're blind, the country wouldn't allow a blind person to enforce the law, would it? Putting aside national image, can a blind, disabled person enforce the law? What's even stranger is that those wild animals are being trafficked from Vietnam. Isn't there anyone guarding the border? If someone is guarding them, how did they escape from law enforcement? Do they have some kind of supernatural ability to fly or disappear? In Vietnamese terms, it's because Vietnamese people don't eat them, and there's no market for them in Vietnam. Of course, I believe our border police are selfless and commendable. Even if there is wild game, it must be smuggled into the country through some deserted path. But even if it's smuggled in, doesn't anyone know about the trafficking of wild animals? Why is it so rampant and unchecked? Isn't this allowing poachers to openly defy our constitution?

    I heard that the license plates of those official vehicles weren't photographed, which I find regrettable. It would have been so much better if clear photos had been taken; it would have been an explanation for the dead animals and for the law. I have doubts about those who eat these wild animals. Are there any forestry police or forestry department personnel among them? If so, isn't that knowingly breaking the law? I've heard it said that only those who understand the law break it, and only those with power can protect their rights; the seller is the biggest buyer. I wonder if this is true. If so, how should those law enforcement officers be punished? Can a simple punishment solve the problem of desecrating the sacred and inviolable dignity of the law?

    Yunnan has lush vegetation, abundant resources, and a healthy ecosystem, suitable for the breeding and survival of wild animals. Many wild animals and birds have made their home here. Gunfire used to be deafening, but now the country is confiscating guns, and there are far fewer hunters. However, poaching is rampant. I wonder why? Is it because there are too many people eating wild animals? Many species in Yunnan are national first- or second-class protected animals, rare, or endangered. I don't know when it started, but the number of wild animals we see has been decreasing, especially in recent years with the booming development of wild animal restaurants, some of which are almost extinct. When I was a child, my family was poor, and farmers would catch frogs to eat. As I grew up, went to school, and became more sensible, I stopped eating them. Those green ones are called tiger frogs, classified as first- or second-class protected animals in China . They are frequently sold in the market, and demand far exceeds supply. Relevant departments turn a

    blind eye, and some people even specifically request them as a dish in restaurants. Once, an old man next door found a snake while gathering firewood in the mountains. He caught it and was going to sell it at the farmers' market. On the way, he met some men in camouflage who claimed to be from a certain organization. They told him it was a protected wild animal and should be released back into the wild, asking him to release it. The old man initially didn't intend to release it, but after some persuasion, he abandoned the idea of ​​selling it and was about to release it when the men said, "Give it to us. We'll take it back to study it, and then release it back into the wild in a few days." They put a white bag over it, got in their car, and drove off. The snake's fate remains a mystery—did it return to nature as those men said, or did it become a meal?

    Wild animals and birds may carry parasites or be infected with viruses. I wonder if those people would still want to try them after hearing that? SARS was caused by a civet cat, domestic poultry and waterfowl caused influenza, H1N1, H7N9, and now Ebola. Would you still dare to eat them after hearing this? If you can boldly say "I dare," then I admire your fearless spirit. If we continue to eat wild animals, then the next SARS outbreak will soon be a thing of the past. Want to hasten the end of the world? Then keep indulging in delicious meals. Learn from past mistakes, take history as a mirror, and turn back as soon as possible.

    These wild animals are good friends of humankind, playing a vital role in regulating the balance of biodiversity on Earth. Due to recent air pollution and deforestation, they are already on the verge of extinction, and poaching is further eroding their numbers, putting them in imminent danger. Saving wild animals is urgent. If we don't protect them, strengthen law enforcement, and impose legal sanctions, our land, on which we depend for survival, will soon be in danger of death. Plants and animals will die one after another, and then humans will also be unable to survive. Here, I hope that humans and animals can live in harmony, for our future depends on them.

    I hope that legal punishment will not only target owners of wild game restaurants, poachers, and sellers, but also bring those who eat wild game and the relevant departments involved to justice as a warning to others.

    Is this deliberate hype, rumor-mongering, malicious slander, or a defamation tactic, or is it true? We'll wait and see what the Party's investigation reveals.

    Regardless of whether it involves grilling wild animals from China or smuggling and trafficking animals, we urge the government to investigate thoroughly, set an example for the public, uncover the truth, and bring the perpetrators to justice. We hope the law will severely punish not only the owners of wild animal restaurants, poachers, and sellers, but also those who consume wild animals and the relevant departments involved, to serve as a deterrent. We await a wise and insightful response from our Party. The law is impartial and just.

    Furthermore, we urge the public not to eat wild animals and to resolutely boycott wild animal products. In short, no buying, no killing; social health depends on everyone. Let us work together to protect our environment, our home, and the foundation of our survival.