In the midst of utterly horrific reports of circulating animal abuse videos, Chinese actors Zhang Xinyu and Zhao Lusi have heroically spoken up to condemn the cruelty.
The alleged torture videos are extremely upsetting -- a group of influencers film themselves "killing [cats], burning them, opening their bellies when they are alive and pouring in sulfuric acid." The actors posted about the incidents on social media, calling for comprehensive legislation to protect animals and prevent abuse throughout China. Their actions were brave, compassionate, and very representative of the resounding calls from Chinese citizens for strengthened animal welfare.Then, they were
targeted in retribution.
Shortly after the actors' brave posts, some cat abusers illegally obtained Zhang and Zhao's phone numbers and other private information.
Then, they doxxed them -- meaning they leaked this private information online, openly inviting harassment from animal abusers.Clearly, animal abusers in the country know that they are losing this fight. China must take a stand and finally pass comprehensive legislation to prevent animal abuse. Dozens of lawyers from Beijing are urging the NPC Standing Committee to do just that.
Sign now to tell the NPC Standing Committee to implement this anti-animal cruelty legislation immediately!The movement for anti-cruelty legislation has rapidly grown in the past several decades, and is now widely supported throughout the country. There is no reason Chinese legislators can't pass the joint suggestion made by Beijing lawyers.
Especially after the brutal doxxing that Zhang and Zhao suffered, the country must protect animals and the citizens who are standing up for them.It is time for China to finally stand up against cruelty and protect animals from the horrific abuse in the country that is currently legal. The NPC Standing Committee must pass this anti-cruelty legislation immediately!