Support from Fur Free Alliance for our campaign
FFA is an international coalition of animal protection organisations working to bring an end to the exploitation and killing of animals for their fur. Groups from various countries around the world, exchanged ideas and progression of their anti-fur campaigns. We were happy to receive very positive response on our achievements in China to date, and […]
Bear bile company tries disguising abuse
It is doing this through a PR strategy of lies and deception, and more than ever we need you to add your voices to the protest to stop this from happening. Since our last article , the company has pulled in the China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CATCM) to support them. The CATCM held […]
Take action to stop expansion of bear bile company
Despite protests from many organisations last year (including ACTAsia), it is one of the companies mentioned in the China Securities Regulatory Commission’s (CSRC) 2012 Initial Public Offerings list. Right now it is halfway through the process of becoming listed, and if this goes through, its shares can be publicly traded. With the increased funding the […]
Fur and fashion
Urging celebrities to reject fur as a fashion statement Chinese New Year is the time when most fur products are bought and worn by celebrities for various events. We approached celebrities to ask them not wear fur and to make sure their wardrobe, fashion stylists and assistants were aware of the issue so that they […]
Celebrities join ACTAsia to condemn cruelty of the fur industry
We held a star-studded media forum against fur in Beijing to reach national newspapers and magazines. Chinese celebrities and respected figures explained why they reject fur, and asked the public to do the same. The forum was hosted by the senior news editor of Beijing News and attended by famous guests from the fields of […]
More campaigning against fur throughout China
Dalian – Students shouting out against fur! There’s a movement going on! Watch this short clip on the younger generation in China, taking a stance and shouting out against the fur industry. With special thanks to Pet100 in Dalian, China, who informed and gathered students from various universities in their region.
Protests within China against bear farming
In February 2011, Guei Zhen Tang, a pharmaceutical company located in Quan Zhou City, Fu Jian Province, announced its intention to become a listed company. Guei Zhen Tang, uses bear bile to produce bear bile tea and various tonic products. It owns a bear bile farm, housing more than 400 bears and breeds around 100 […]