Dogs and cats, which were purchased by animal right activists in order to rescue them from dog dealers, are seen nearby a dog trading market ahead of local dog meat festival in Yulin, Guangxi Autonomous Region, yesterday. Local residents in Yulin have a tradition of hosting small gatherings to consume dog meat and lychees in celebration of the summer solstice which marks the coming of the hottest days, which falls today this year.

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