Various local Chinese groups have held anti-fur awareness events throughout the country.

Urging celebrities to not wear fur as a fashion statement. Famous singer and fashion icon supports NO Fur China campaign.

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.

We have started a photo contest in China: Me and my NO Fur message. Hundreds of Chinese citizens, from very young to very old, have already submitted their creation.

ACTAsia was invited by KNOTS, a Japanese animal protection organisation, to run workshops on humane education in Osaka and Tokyo on November 12 and 13th, 2011.

While visiting an animal birth control programme in Dalian, China, ACTAsia's Director and Pet100 came across a puppy that was chained on the roof of a garage, without shelter, food or water. It was tied there for more than a week, but will face a better future now it is rescued and put up for adoption. 

ACTAsia speaks at dog management symposium China: "Effective and humane rabies control and dog population management needs science and humane action.”

In China, wild animals are widely used for performances in zoos and circuses. Lions, tigers, bears, monkeys and elephants are held in appalling conditions, regularly mistreated and abused, just to entertain audiences and make money. But there is hope for improvements.

Isobel Zhang, ACTAsia's China Manager, recently attended a five-day International Training Programme on running a successful rehoming centre.

ACTAsia’s Deepashree Balaram attended a workshop to empower animal protectionists in India to fight animal abuse through legal intervention.

Some extreme cruel cases of animal abuse, publicised on the internet, have caused outrage in China. Animal welfare legislation is desperately needed to prevent animal molesters having a public platform.

Chinese individuals, celebs, animal protection and humanitarian NGO's collectively speak out against the registration of another bear farm company.

Another crush film (this time killing a small rabbit) produced in China, is put on the internet. ACTAsia and Chinese animal protection organisations have issued a statement.

Be inspired by the autobiography of Her Serene Highness Princess Elisabeth de Croÿ, a royal advocate for animals.

ACTAsia is supporting the Animal Welfare Network Nepal (AWNN) which has launched a 5-year campaign aimed at phasing out animal sacrifices and cruel sports within Nepal.

A huge milestone could lie ahead for animal welfare in China – the country has the potential to get its first animal protection legislation. ACTAsia’s team of international experts advise on the current draft.

A nationwide underground chain exists to supply a regional habit of eating dogs and cats, from stealing the animals and transporting them to killing and eating them. ACTAsia strongly condemns this practice.

Every year, over 20,000 smaller whales, dolphins and porpoises are cruelly killed in Japanese waters. The horrific slaughter has been captured by hidden cameras in a drama-documentary called ‘The Cove’. 

ACTAsia  has brought together Chinese experts, officials and animal welfare groups to discuss more effective alternatives to eliminate rabies than dog culling.

Lifetime animal protectionist Princess Elisabeth De Croÿ passes away, leaving behind a great contribution to animal welfare.

When the Changsha shelter with more than hundred dogs and cats suddenly had to relocate to a detoriated area, we have immediately transferred funds to ensure basic necessities. 

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Director Pei-feng Su was invited by the 'Asia for Animals' conference to share her experience on working with Chinese animal protection groups for animals in China.

(Report by Sharon from Best Friends Network).

Almost 20 key members of animal protection groups gathered in Shenzhen to attend our three day interactive workshop, with main focus on companion animals.

The terrible earthquake on 12-5-2008 has left the province of Sichuan devastated with more than 60,000 victims. ACTAsia calls for humane treatment of animals in the area.

Every year, about 2 million dogs in Korea are being kept and killed in horrible ways for their meat. Animal protection groups urgently need support in their battle against legislation of this cruel practice.