This is huge. For a company in a prominent position like Taobao (owned by Alibaba.com Group, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange), this makes an enormous statement and will make many people reconsider their consumption of shark fin.
Please write to Taobao at johnspelich@hk.alibaba-inc.com and thank them for making this bold and courageous move.
Please also note that major Chinese figures including basketball star Yao Ming and China's women's diving team (including Olympic gold medal winner Guo Jingjing) have come out against eating shark fin.
Here is the relevant information, in English: China's Largest Shopping Site Bans Sale of Shark Fin Products
and in Chinese: ÌÔ±¦Íø½«½ûÊÛ¡°Óã³á¡±_¿Æ¼¼_·ï»ËÍø
Please spread the word. This is a fight we can win!
Please write to Taobao at johnspelich@hk.alibaba-inc.com and thank them for making this bold and courageous move.
Please also note that major Chinese figures including basketball star Yao Ming and China's women's diving team (including Olympic gold medal winner Guo Jingjing) have come out against eating shark fin.
Here is the relevant information, in English: China's Largest Shopping Site Bans Sale of Shark Fin Products
and in Chinese: ÌÔ±¦Íø½«½ûÊÛ¡°Óã³á¡±_¿Æ¼¼_·ï»ËÍø
Please spread the word. This is a fight we can win!