Twinning at expense of horse racing industry

While a possible twining between Waterford and Haikou city, China, might yield cultural and business rewards, it is a concern that it might take place at the expense of the non-human members of our society.

The intention to introduce a horse racing industry into Haikou could be seen as an attempt to export an activity that has a seam of animal cruelty, illegal drug use and financial malpractice running through it.

Horse racing is an activity based on greed and involves the abuse of animals in the pursuit of financial profit.