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Urgent International Demand for Justice in the Jieyang Animal Cruelty Case and Immediate Adoption of a National Animal Protection Law in China

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing as an Italian citizen to express my profound horror and outrage over the appalling animal cruelty case that occurred in Jieyang, Guangdong Province, where a stray mother dog and her newborn puppies were brutally beaten and burned alive.

The suffering inflicted upon these innocent animals has shocked millions of people around the world. This case has become yet another symbol of a serious legal and ethical gap that China can no longer ignore.

China is today one of the world’s leading economic powers. Such a position carries not only economic influence but also moral responsibility. A nation respected for its economic achievements should also demonstrate leadership in protecting vulnerable living beings and upholding compassion, justice and the rule of law.

For many years, the international community has witnessed repeated reports of extreme cruelty toward companion animals in China. Every new case causes immense global outrage and further damages the international image of the country.

The absence of a comprehensive national animal protection law has become impossible to justify.

I respectfully urge the Chinese authorities to take immediate action by:
* adopting a comprehensive National Animal Protection Law covering companion, stray and captive animals;
* introducing clear criminal penalties for acts of animal cruelty and torture;
* ensuring a transparent, independent and publicly accountable investigation into the Jieyang case;
* publishing the official findings of the investigation and the measures adopted;
* ensuring that no person responsible for extreme acts of cruelty escapes appropriate legal consequences permitted under Chinese law;
* introducing effective juvenile intervention programs for minors responsible for severe acts of violence, including mandatory psychological assessment and rehabilitation;
* protecting the citizens, volunteers, rescuers, journalists and whistleblowers who courageously report animal abuse;
* guaranteeing that individuals exposing cruelty are never intimidated, threatened or silenced;
* strengthening law enforcement training regarding animal welfare and cruelty investigations;
* establishing a national system for reporting and monitoring cases of animal abuse;
* promoting humane education in schools to teach empathy, responsibility and respect for animals from an early age;
* cooperating with national and international animal welfare organizations in developing modern legislation;
* protecting stray dogs and cats through humane management, sterilization and rescue programs instead of neglect;
* publicly condemning all forms of animal cruelty and clearly affirming that such violence has no place in modern Chinese society;
* allowing open public discussion of animal welfare issues, as transparency strengthens public trust and encourages positive reform.

Protecting animals is not merely an animal welfare issue.

Scientific research has repeatedly shown that extreme cruelty toward animals is often associated with an increased risk of future violence against human beings. Preventing animal abuse therefore contributes to a safer and more compassionate society for everyone.

The international community is watching closely.

Every new incident that remains insufficiently addressed fuels growing international concern and increasingly encourages consumers to reconsider purchasing products associated with Made in China. This trend risks expanding unless meaningful reforms demonstrate that China is committed to modern standards of animal protection, transparency and accountability.

Conversely, adopting comprehensive animal protection legislation would send a powerful message to the world that China is prepared to lead not only economically, but also ethically.

The suffering of this mother dog and her puppies must not be forgotten, and it must not have been in vain.

I respectfully request a formal response outlining the actions that your Government intends to take to prevent similar tragedies and to finally provide legal protection for companion animals throughout China.

Sincerely,

Attivismo by Progetto Vegan (www.maakaruna.com)
Independent, non-partisan and non-religious movement committed to the protection of animals, the environment and universal rights.