Why Wang Wang Should Worry Xi Jinping
Summary
Wang Wang was a stray dog in China who was brutally killed by a group of boys under 14 years old. Her death sparked a large online protest and a petition with over 70,000 signatures asking China to change its laws, while the government tried to censor information about the incident.Key Facts
- Wang Wang was a stray dog living in Guangdong province, China.
- On June 28, a group of boys under 14 beat Wang Wang’s puppies, then tied a wire around her neck, dragged her, and set her on fire.
- The boys recorded the cruelty and posted the video online.
- The local government said the boys were too young for criminal charges and sent them to a school for corrective education.
- Authorities asked people not to share information about the case, but many continued to post online and fundraised for billboards displaying Wang Wang’s story.
- Billboards appeared in more than 100 cities, including Hong Kong, Taipei, and New York’s Times Square.
- China’s internet censorship generally blocks content that could cause public protests or social trouble.
- The incident echoes a historical example from 1910 where a dead dog became a symbol of larger social issues in London.
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