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Animal rights in China
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Animal rights in China. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Lisa-Marie Tse with her dogs (from left) Peachy, Summer and Leo. Photo: Instagram/lisamarie_tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong police investigating after dogs owned by ex-beauty queen poisoned

Lisa-Marie Tse says ‘disgusting’ person left chicken and sausages laced with neurotoxins on plate on road where she walked her dogs.

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Abused puppy at China sacred site sparks outrage, leads to quick rescue, adoption

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Sick China dog taken in after 2-year vigil at owner’s grave, becomes ‘Loyal Baby’

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China aquarium opts for robotic whale sharks to cut costs, leaving visitors feeling deceived

Although whale sharks can live for 80 to 130 years in the wild, they typically do not survive beyond 5 years in aquariums.

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China’s aquariums utilise robotic whales to reduce the costs associated with keeping live animals. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
Accidents and disasters in China

Rampaging wild boars a growing menace in China’s cities

Authorities allocate funds and encourage hunting to cull the animals, which have attacked people and damaged property across the country.

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Pet lover in China studies law to make sure man who poisoned her dog is jailed

Lack of specific pet protection law in China means animal killers regularly get away with simple fines.

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China dog owner pays US$12,600 after animal scares pregnant woman

Case attracts 110 million views on Weibo, sparking debate on unleashed dogs in public.

A dog owner in China compensates US$12,600 after their pet startled a pregnant woman, leading to a miscarriage. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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China man kills dog by throwing it to ground after chasing scares granddaughter

Owner thinks pet was just playing with young childen so did not intervene to stop the chasing.

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Kitten killed, stray cats hurt in horrific steel dart cruelty spree in China

Stray cats in a province of China have been killed or injured by an animal abuser armed with deadly steel blow darts, sparking outrage on social media.

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China animator denounced for dumping adopted cat that inspired his hit movie feline

Furious fans are threatening to boycott the latest film featuring a feline character created by a cartoonist after he abandoned the cat he adopted that inspired his beloved movie kitty.

A well-known cartoon creator in China has angered fans of his animated movie cat character after he abandoned the real-life feline it was based on. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/Sohu
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‘Live well’: China celebrity couple hailed over rescue of severely injured lab dog

A well-known actor and actress in China found a wounded, malnourished dog by the roadside and took it home, alerting the public to the plight of beagles used for scientific research.

A celebrity couple in China have been widely praised after they rescued a badly injured beagle dog which had been used for laboratory research. Photo: SCMP composite/Xiaohongshu
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China zoo ditches slimming plan for fat big cat resembling Disney character

A popular big cat at a zoo in China, that is said to look like a famous Disney cartoon character, has been taken off a diet plan because its keepers say an old leopard cannot change its spots.

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Fears for ‘panda dogs’ in China zoo dyed black and white to look like bears

A pair of dogs in China have had their coats artificially coloured to resemble pandas so that a zoo can attract more visitors, sparking accusations of animal cruelty.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Treat guide dogs and users with respect

New Equal Opportunities Commission guidelines on protecting the rights of guide dogs and users are an important step towards more acceptance.

As of April this year, there were more than 50 trained guide dogs in Hong Kong. The animals help perform tasks for people with visual impairments. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Pet passion: cat clings to owner with last breath, dog stays at funeral site

People in China have been moved by the devotion of two pets who were so loyal that they did not want to be parted from their owners, even in death.

Pet passion: a dying cat hangs onto its owner’s sweater with its last breath and a disabled dog refuses to leave its master’s funeral, moving many people in China to tears. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Brilliant student who killed cats refused place at top China university

A gifted man in China who achieved the highest scores in a test to become a nuclear physics major at a highly regarded mainland university has been refused admission because of his history of killing cats.

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Opinion | Time for animal abusers in China to face proper justice

A student expelled after beating a cat has prompted debate about morality and the lack of animal cruelty laws. Lawyers say it is difficult to define abuse or decide which animals to include, but tough laws could also ultimately help protect people from violent offenders.

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Little China Corgi debuts as police dog, perfect for searching small places

China’s first Corgi police dog has made its public debut by displaying excellent bomb-detection skills which made the canine go viral online.

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China’s first Corgi police dog has made its public debut and has been hailed for its explosive detection work due to its ability to work well in tight spaces. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
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‘Free’ pet adoption offered by China shops attacked as pricey rip-off

A number of pet shops in China have been taken to task for tricking customers into spending on costly products under the guise of offering no-fee animal adoption.

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Taiwan teacher drops cat onto classroom floor as experiment, ignores squeals

A physics teacher in Taiwan dropped a cat on his classroom floor to prove a point during a science lesson, sparking a wave of criticism on social media.

Tourism

How wildlife farming exploits up to 5.5 billion animals for profit

Up to 5.5 billion wild animals are being farmed in terrible conditions and exploited for tourism, and for their fur, feathers, meat, or bile in the case of bears, according to a World Animal Protection report.

Tourists riding elephants at the Maetaeng Elephant Park, in Chiang Mai province, Thailand. Separated from their mothers, jabbed with metal hooks, and sometimes deprived of food, Thai elephants are tamed by force. Up to 5.5 billion wild animals are being farmed globally in terrible conditions and exploited for tourism. Photo: AFP
China society

Opinion | South Korea’s dog meat ban a signal to China to follow suit

South Korea’s legislature passing a bill banning the breeding, slaughter and sale of dogs for meat is a big achievement given heavy industry opposition. It should inspire China to examine its own tolerance of dog meat sales as a similar ban could improve the country’s soft power and help safeguard law and order.

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Animal rights activists attend a protest rally supporting the government’s bill to ban dog meat, at the National Assembly in Seoul on January 9. Photo: AP
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Loving China: ‘kitten superhero’, dad’s meals of love, boy messages dead aunt

In this edition of ‘Loving China’, a 15-year-old boy saves a falling kitten, a doting father cooks and sends weekly meals to his adult daughter and a little boy sends messages to his dead aunt.

Switzerland

Switzerland to hold public vote on foie gras, fur import ban

Campaigners from the Swiss Animal Alliance, which launched the move, on Thursday piled up boxes in the capital Bern, symbolising the certified signatures to trigger a public vote.

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Plastic surgery for dogs and cats to have Mickey Mouse ears raises concerns

The emerging fashion for pet owners in China who want their cats and dogs to have the iconic Disney character’s “cute” ears, must be stopped, advise vets.

The growing trend of pets in China undergoing cosmetic surgery to acquire “Mickey ears,” resembling the iconic cartoon mouse from Disney is a cause for concern. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
Science

New test reveals origins of pangolin products illegally sold in China

Scientists say southern Cameroon is emerging as poaching hotspot for endangered animals whose scales are prized in traditional Chinese medicine.

The white-bellied pangolin, which lives in West and Central Africa, is the world’s most trafficked mammal. Photo: US Fish and Wildlife Service
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‘Not a toy’: China circus allowing kids to ride tiger for photos faces legal action

A circus in China has been closed down by the local authority because it had been conducting “unauthorised performances” by allowing children to ride on a tiger for photos.

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‘Cold-blooded’: woman in China saves dog traded for pork, marked for slaughter

A woman in China who saved a Border Collie dog that had been traded for 20kg of pork and was destined to be slaughtered for meat has earned praise on mainland social media.

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