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There are currently no nationwide laws in China that explicitly prohibit the mistreatment of animals, [1] [2] [3] except for a more generic law protecting wildlife. [4] However, the World Animal Protection notes that some legislation protecting the welfare of animals exists in certain contexts, especially ones used in research and in zoos.
Currently, there exists only one nationwide law on animal protection in China: the Wild Animal Protection Law. Adopted in 1988, it only provides protective measures for certain precious or endangered species of wildlife such as pandas, pangolins, and snub-nosed monkeys.
A compilation of relevant legislation, the Assemble of Current Chinese Animal Protection Laws (An Xiang), includes details on laboratory wildlife, companion animals and farm animals.
In this study, China’s emerging animal protection law was examined and compared to western animal welfare legislation. Existing animal-related legislation in China is focused on protecting human interests in relation to the use and conservation of valuable animal resources in public health and food provision and safety.
22 lut 2024 · While stronger animal cruelty laws, support for rescue organisations, and responsible pet ownership remain crucial, these positive developments signal a potential turning point for China’s stray animals, offering a brighter future on the horizon.
1 lis 2013 · This article outlines the current status of campaigning by animal advocates in China (specifically the animal rights movement) from three interlinked perspectives: wildlife conservation, companion animal protection, and laboratory animal protection.
The article argues for the need of an animal welfare law in China to stop animal cruelty and protect animal rights. It discusses the current legal status of wildlife and farmed animals, the difficulties and measures for adopting an animal welfare law, and the impact of animal welfare on social security and economic development.
