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Dog Crackdown Sweeps China as Cities Enforce Strict Pet Regulations

Man’s best friend? Not so much.

by Matthew Bossons, 16 November 2018

Business of Abuse: China's Animal Cruelty Economy

WeChat Channels, Douyin videos, Taobao stores and Xiaohongshu accounts. In China, there are countless online platforms teaching people how to train their dogs by beating them.

by Lars James Hamer, 26 July 2022

An Insider's Account on Activists' Yulin Dog Rescue

American activist Jeffery Beri shares his insights on the rescue and tells us what is being done to nurse the dogs back to health.

by Matthew Bossons, 23 June 2017

The Problematic Rise of Exotic Pets in China

It seems that getting your paws on an exotic pet is as simple as buying a top off Taobao. The question of whether you should is not so easy.

by Dominique Wong, 14 September 2016

Renewed Pangolin Conservation Efforts in China After TCM Removal

China is doing its part to save these adorable scaly mammals.

by Dale Dolson, 10 July 2020

China Stops Animal Testing on Imported Cosmetics

Does this mean we can buy Lush in China soon...

by Rakini Bergundy, 28 April 2021

Shenzhen Becomes 1st Chinese City to Ban Dog and Cat Consumption

The new regulation will go into effect on May 1.

by Barnaby Lofton, 03 April 2020

Guangzhou Mall Becomes a 'Prison For Animals'

Conditions at Grandview Mall Ocean World are being called 'horrifying' and some have even dubbed the facility 'one of the saddest zoos in the world.'

by Matthew Bossons, 23 February 2016

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