Send this email to Chinese authorities to urge the Chinese government to enact & enforce comprehensive animal protection laws.

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Subject: Please enact and enforce comprehensive laws to protect animals

Text: To whom it may concern,

I recognize China as having one of the world’s oldest cultures, as well as being a modern-day global leader in technology and development. I have respect for the Chinese people and Chinese civilization, but I am horrified to learn of the brutality to animals that current laws do not address.

In 2020 China made progress by reclassifying dogs as companion animals and no longer as livestock. This positive development was further supported by the review and amendment of the Animal Epidemic Prevention Law and the Food Safety Law.

However, the companion animals continue to be treated as livestock without any objection or protection by law?

I respectfully urge the Chinese government to adopt and enforce anti-animal cruelty laws to end the suffering of the millions of dogs and cats killed annually in China’s dog and cat meat trade and change the way all animals in China are treated. 

Dogs and other animals are sentient, feeling beings who deserve our protection. I strongly urge the Chinese government to pass a law that would ban the consumption of dog and cat meat in China, as it already has been passed in Shenzhen. Please recognize that dogs and cats establish a close relationship with humanity. Banning the consumption of pets is common practice for civilized society in the modern world.

Furthermore, there are daily reports of pet abuse from China, which is very disturbing and ruins China’s image as a civilized country. Please, strengthen and enfore the already existing laws that protect animals and create a comprehensive anti-animal cruelty law. 

Regarding the dog and cat meat trade, South Korea passed a landmark law in January 2024 banning the breeding, slaughter, and sale of dogs for human consumption. The legislation includes a three-year grace period, with full enforcement set for February 2027.

Furthermore, Vietnam is actively signaling a shift away from the dog and cat meat trade, driven by changing public attitudes, increased pet ownership, and concerns over rabies transmission and food safety. Significant steps have been taken in recent years to phase it out, with a proposed roadmap aiming for an end to the trade by 2030. 

In Thailand, the dog meat trade has been banned with overwhelming global support. There have also been bans in the Philippines and Taiwan. This is because laws have been passed and more importantly enforced. Education on animal welfare and enforced legislation are key.

Thank you for taking the time to read my plea.

Sincerely, Jane D.

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