The letter is translated as follows: To Shen Chunyao, Director of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress: In May 2026, the theft and killing of "Chutou," a Border Collie known online as "Chutou," in Shangqiu, Henan Province, sparked widespread public outrage and concern across the country. A dog that had been a companion to its owner for nine years was sold and slaughtered for a mere 180 yuan. Initially, the police only opened an administrative c

Horiike Hiroshi (Genlin) and National Assembly Member Ms. Han Jung-ae（Taken in Oct 2025 at the Parliament Office in Seoul） South Korea's local elections were held on June 3rd, with the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) winning a landslide victory. A key reason for this was the high praise and appreciation from voters for the "Ten Animal Welfare Pledges" advocated by Han Jung-ae, the party's policy committee chairperson and the party's third-ranking official. Han Jung-ae

On May 25, 2026, Shenyang City held a press conference to promote the high-quality development of the pet economy, announcing the "Implementation Plan of Shenyang City on Promoting the High-Quality Development of the Pet Economy" and related support policies, which aroused strong attention and widespread controversy in all sectors of society. The World Dog Alliance believes that Shenyang's efforts to meet the emotional needs of its people through pet economy development are a

Taiwan's Ministry of Justice recently held a symposium on "Reviewing the Legal Status of Animals," chaired by Acting Director-General Hsieh Chih-ming. Participating groups included several animal protection organizations, the Central Livestock Association, and the Pet Traders Association. When a dog or cat that has been a family companion for over a decade is injured, how should the law view them? Are they treated as property like tables, chairs, or refrigerators, or as livin

The New Taipei City Animal Protection Office won six major awards in the Ministry of Agriculture's annual evaluation. The office staff happily presented the trophies to New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi. Taiwan's animal protection administrative system adopts a governance model of "central planning and local implementation." The Ministry of Agriculture sets animal protection policies, regulations, and evaluation standards, while local governments are responsible for frontline

66-Year-Old Global Philanthropist Who Once Loved Only Opera Falls for the Charm of G-DRAGON… The Cosmic Destiny of Animal Protection Hidden Behind the New K-POP Song "WDA" The global pop music scene is currently being swept by a tidal wave triggered by a historic collaboration between the Emperor of K-POP, G-DRAGON, and the metaverse girl group aespa. Their brand-new hit single, "WDA," is currently dominating music charts worldwide. While the public generally perceives this t

As of April 16, 2026, the first criminal prosecution case in Beijing involving pet poisoning, which has attracted widespread public attention, has concluded its trial. I. Complete Case Review (a) Final judgment name content Effective date Criminal part Crime of releasing dangerous substances 4 years imprisonment December 30, 2025 Civil part Civil compensation 1,000 yuan to over 22,000 yuan April 16, 2026 Key points: ① The amount of civil compensation is calculated based on

WDA and Taiwanese animal protection groups launched the "Animal-Friendly Cities Selection" program. The questionnaire collection has been completed and the analysis phase has begun. The results will be announced on World Animal Day. This year, the World Dog Alliance (WDA) has partnered with several animal welfare groups in Taiwan to promote the "2026 Animal-Friendly Cities Assessment Project." This project uses an indicator system aligned with international standards to exami

The World Dog Alliance (WDA) has conducted a comprehensive review of global legislation, prominent animal welfare organizations, and online media regarding the definition of companion animals. This review affirms the unique status of dogs and cats as human companions, asserting that they should be legally protected and subject to a comprehensive ban on consumption. Please refer to the list below for the specific definitions:

Hanoi, Vietnam, April 15 On April 15, the World Dog Alliance (WDA) Vietnam Representative met with Nguyen Phuong Thanh, Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Ms. Nguyen listened to a briefing on the WDA's successful legislation around the world and expressed her appreciation. During the meeting, Ms. Nguyen stated that Vietnam is steadily progressing towards a civilized society because the younger generation h

On April 15, 2026, the World Dog Alliance (WDA) sent a letter to the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau's Public Security Management Division, offering suggestions for revising the "Beijing Municipal Dog Ownership Management Regulations." The main contents of the letter are as follows: Recently, the "Beijing Municipal Regulations on Dog Ownership (Revised Draft)" was released for public comment. Having carefully studied the draft, and in order to enhance the timeliness,

In April 2026, Sanming City, Fujian Province, released the "Sanming City Urban Companion Animal Protection and Management Measures (Draft for Public Comment)," taking an innovative step in the field of local urban animal protection and management in China by using "companion animals" as the core legislative concept. The World Dog Alliance (WDA) highly praised this legislative exploration and formally sent a letter to the Sanming Municipal Bureau of Justice, suggesting that th

The Legislative Yuan of Taiwan is home to a large ‘Taiwan-Japan Parliamentary Friendship Group’, and its vice-chairman, Legislator Hong Meng-kai, has stated unequivocally that ‘refraining from eating cats and dogs is a universal value’. It is well known that Taiwan and Japan have a good relationship. 2026 is the year when Japan will revise its Animal Protection and Management Law every five years. The World Dog Alliance (WDA) is seizing this crucial opportunity to exert its

Rep. Garbarino (R) and Rep. Davis (D) are the original sponsors of this resolution The World Dog Alliance (WDA) is proud to announce that, following its sustained advocacy efforts in the United States, the U.S. House of Representatives has introduced H. Res. 1110, a bipartisan resolution expressing disapproval of the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption and encouraging Japan to enact a nationwide ban on such practices. This important resolution, introduced on Marc

MP Une Bastholm with WDA representatives Him Lo and Axel [Oslo, Norway] – As Norway’s animal welfare regulations enter a critical period of revision and modernization, the World Dog Alliance (WDA) is actively collaborating with Norwegian Members of Parliament (MPs) and international research institutions. Our mission is to establish Norway as a global leader in animal protection and a pioneer for Nordic animal welfare standards. Core Dynamics: Driving the International Conve

On March 9, 2026, the World Dog Alliance (WDA) officially sent a letter to the Chengdu Municipal People's Government, requesting Chengdu to initiate local legislation to ban the consumption of dogs and cats, based on Chengdu's important deployment of incorporating the pet economy into the city's consumption strategy and in light of the contemporary needs of domestic pet economy development and animal protection. This would provide a sound legal guarantee for promoting the coo

Hong Kong, March 9, 2026 On March 9, Genlin (Horiike Hiroshi), founder of the World Dog Alliance (WDA), met with Rahayu Saraswati (Sara), niece of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and a member of parliament (DPR), at the Kerry Hotel in Hong Kong to discuss Indonesia's nationwide legislation to ban the consumption of dogs and cats. At the meeting, Sara introduced Indonesia's unique legislative process and social environment. She pointed out that, considering Indonesia's c

The 2026 National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (NPC and CPPCC) convened as scheduled in Beijing in March. The fourth session of the 14th CPPCC opened on March 4, and the fourth session of the 14th NPC opened on March 5 at the Great Hall of the People. These two sessions coincided with the successful conclusion of the 14th Five-Year Plan and the commencement of the 15th Five-Year Plan. Reviewing the draft outline of the 15th Five

Taiwan’s first ‘Cat Adoption Centre’ to feature a city councillor’s service office was officially opened on 5 March 2026. New Taipei City Councillor Dai Xiangyi (in white) posed for a photo with local ward chiefs, animal welfare groups and cat lovers who had gathered to offer their congratulations, mimicking ‘cat paws’. Courtesy of the New Taipei City Animal Protection Office In 2025, the World Canine Organization, together with its animal protection allies, held the "Nation

Italy may soon ban the consumption of horse meat as part of a law that would define equines, including horses, donkeys, and mules, as pets, making their slaughter illegal. The bill was drafted by Michela Brambilla, a longtime ally of the WDA and a member of the "Noi Moderati" party, which is part of the ruling coalition led by Georgia Meloni and has the support of the opposition. If the bill is passed, those who slaughter equines will face up to three years in prison and a fi