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First off, for Chinese people, eating dog is as natural as eating another animals that provide their meat for human consumption. Dog eating has been a tradition for thousands of years in China. It can be traced back to three thousands of years ago when the classic The Book of Songs and Shi Ji (Historical Records) all have recordings about eating dogs. Back then, dog eating was not only prevalent, but also considered a huge deal. Oftentimes, when a religious and political event was held, dog meat would be on the tables of meals for devouring. Shi Ji most famously recorded such famous historical figure as Liu Bang and Xiang Yu eating dog meat in the notorious Hong Gate Banquet anecdote (Hong Meng Yan). Back in those days, dog meats were considered a good way to show respect for one’s guests, not only because they are tasty, but also that ancient Chinese people had developed lots of varying ways to cook dog meat, making them the most nutritious ways to replenish Protein.