LayarHijau – Taiwanese actress Joe Chen has become the latest celebrity to speak out over the torture killing of a stray dog named Wang Wang and her three puppies in Jieyang, Guangdong Province, China. However, according to multiple media reports, her Weibo post reportedly disappeared within seconds of being published.
Her experience mirrors that of Chinese actor Du Jiang, whose repeated attempts to raise awareness about the case were also reportedly met with the removal of his posts. Their experiences have fueled wider discussions about online restrictions surrounding the case, which has already sparked nationwide outrage and renewed calls for stronger animal protection laws in China.
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Joe Chen Questions Justice and the Rule of Law
Joe Chen, the Taiwanese actress best known for hit dramas such as The Prince Who Turns into a Frog and Fated to Love You, has long been known for supporting animal welfare causes.
On July 14, 2026, she posted a statement on Weibo questioning why the four minors involved in the case could not face criminal prosecution because they were all under the age of 14.
In her post, she wrote:
“Just six words: under 14 years old. Where are respect for life, justice, conscience, fairness, responsibility, and the rule of law?”
The post quickly drew widespread attention online. However, multiple media outlets reported that it was removed within seconds—a phenomenon Chinese internet users commonly refer to as “miaoshan” (秒删), meaning content that disappears almost immediately after being published.
The hashtag discussing the removal of Joe Chen’s post briefly became a trending topic on Weibo before it, too, reportedly disappeared.
Du Jiang Calls the Case “A Direct Challenge to Our Humanity”
Before Joe Chen spoke out, Chinese actor Du Jiang had already emerged as one of the most outspoken public figures commenting on the Wang Wang case.
Known for films including Operation Red Sea and The Captain, Du Jiang posted a series of videos on Douyin condemning the abuse.
In one of the videos, he said the case had “crossed the bottom line of humanity” and described it as “a direct challenge to our humanity.”
Du Jiang also urged the public to respect all forms of life and once again called for China to establish dedicated animal protection legislation.
According to multiple reports, his videos were repeatedly removed from Douyin. He reportedly uploaded them three separate times, only for each version to disappear again.
Rather than giving up, Du Jiang continued reposting his message. Chinese netizens summarized his determination with the phrase “删一次发一次,” roughly translated as, “Every time it’s taken down, I’ll post it again.”
Many of his supporters later began sharing his videos and messages through their own social media accounts after his original posts were no longer accessible.
How the Wang Wang Case Began
The case dates back to late June 2026 in Jieyang, Guangdong Province.
Wang Wang was a stray dog living in the area with her three puppies. Videos allegedly showing the dog and her puppies being tortured to death by four elementary school boys under the age of 14 later spread widely across Chinese social media, triggering nationwide outrage.
The incident prompted widespread concern over the level of violence displayed in the footage and reignited discussions about youth education, adolescent mental health, and animal welfare in China.
Authorities Send the Minors to Specialized Education Schools
After the videos went viral, the Xinheng Township government in Jiedong District released an official statement addressing the case.
Authorities confirmed that the four boys were all under the age of 14 and therefore could not be held criminally liable under current Chinese law.
Instead, they were sent to specialized education schools for behavioral intervention and guidance. Local education authorities were instructed to strengthen moral education, while parents and guardians were urged to take greater responsibility for supervising their children.
Officials also called on the public not to continue sharing the videos and urged internet users to refrain from doxxing or exposing the identities of the minors involved.
The Case Reignites Debate Over Animal Protection Laws
The Wang Wang case has once again highlighted the absence of comprehensive legislation specifically addressing animal cruelty in China.
Many legal experts, animal welfare advocates, and public figures argue that the incident exposed significant gaps in existing laws, particularly when acts of extreme cruelty are committed by minors.
Joe Chen’s question about “where the rule of law is” and Du Jiang’s renewed call for dedicated animal protection legislation have become part of a broader national conversation about legal reform.
International Attention Continues to Grow
The Wang Wang case has attracted attention well beyond China. International media outlets, including the BBC, have reported extensively on the case, while global animal welfare organizations have urged Chinese authorities to strengthen legal protections for animals.
The Organization for International Animal Protection (OIPA) has also called for justice for Wang Wang and urged reforms to China’s animal welfare legislation.
On international social media platforms, hashtags such as #JusticeForWangWang and #JieyangDogAbuse have been widely used to raise awareness of the case. Volunteers have translated updates into more than 10 languages, allowing the story to reach audiences around the world.
Solidarity campaigns have also appeared in several countries. Digital billboards and public awareness displays honoring Wang Wang have reportedly been installed in locations including New York’s Times Square, Taipei, Hong Kong, Macau, and several cities across mainland China.
The case has even received dedicated Wikipedia pages in both English and Chinese, reflecting the international attention it has generated.
For many observers, the Wang Wang case has evolved beyond a single act of animal cruelty. It has become part of a broader conversation about animal welfare, juvenile justice, legal reform, and the ability of public figures and ordinary citizens to speak out on issues of widespread public concern.
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