Yang Mi, Fan Bingbing, Zhao Liying and more pet-loving Chinese celebrities who have taken a stand against eating dogs at the Yulin Dog Meat Festival
China’s infamous Lychee and Dog Meat Festival – which celebrates eating dog meat – attracts widespread condemnation every year, but it’s not just international critics cooking up a storm, as these 5 vocal Chinese celebrity dog lovers prove
The Lychee and Dog Meat Festival – commonly known as the Yulin Dog Meat Festival – is no doubt one of the most controversial public events in China. Held in the Guangxi Zhuang region, the tradition of eating dog meat at the annual celebration has attracted immense attention from local and international media alike.
Throughout the years, there have been consistent protests and petitions from animal rights groups calling for the infamous event to be cancelled. In their own ways, these five Chinese celebrity dog owners have not only expressed their love for their pets, but have also taken a stand against the festival.
Sun Li
When she’s not busy reigning as the country’s “Queen of Television”, Chinese actress Sun Li allots her time and effort to rescuing abandoned dogs.
She hasn’t only been vocal about her objection to eating dog meat, but spoke out against wearing fur materials as well. Sun Li was once the face of Peta Asia’s anti-fur campaign.
Chen Kun
As if his fans still need another reason to adore him, Chinese pop star Chen Kun has time and again expressed his care and support for his pet dogs and the rest of their kind online.