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WORLDLOWJul 12 · Jul 12, 2026, 12:49 PM

Hong Kong’s dog-friendly licence scheme triggers fierce online debate

South China Morning Post

Hong Kong’s dog-friendly restaurant scheme has sparked a fierce online debate over public hygiene and pet behaviour, while a cafe chain branch opted out of the initiative just one day after it began. While more than 940 restaurants opened their doors to owners and their dogs on Thursday, clips showing pets licking plates and sitting on dining tables and chairs have gone viral online. But other internet users also made the case that many canine diners had been well-behaved. The debate raged as a...

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