Li Zhiyang 李志扬
Teen, 160 steel needles, more than 20 murders in two months, live broadcast for profits, provoke activists
criminal profile
Location: Kaifeng, Henan, China
Status: Unknown
Conviction: reported, no conviction.
ACTION
Email Chinese Embassies
Urge to investigate cat torture syndicate and call for legislation of animal anti-cruelty laws.
Report Letter. Click to expand.
Customize the subject line to prevent spam classification
Attach evidence pictures if able
See mailing list of Chinese Embassies
Dear Chinese Embassies,
I am writing respectfully regarding contents of extremely cruelty, shaking the world and China’s reputation! In recent days, individuals such as Lei Li, Huo Bo, Chen Xilin, Wang Zhenhua, Wang Chaoyi, Li Yizhuo, Liu Yi and others have been suspected of severe animal abuse, engaging in shocking and socially disruptive behaviors such as killing cats with blenders, live dissecting mother cats and feeding them their own kittens, and holding “Hundred Cats Slaughter” competitions. They also utilize international social media platforms like Telegram, Twitter, and TikTok to spread shocking cat abuse content, affecting the mindset of young people globally. More worryingly, they are suspected of money laundering, organizing anti-party and anti-government activities, and illegally fundraising overseas. The chat messages about cat torture in their Telegram groups are circulating all over the internet, hurting China’s reputation.
I am fully aware that this issue has transcended being merely an internal matter for China; it is disseminating fear and harmful information globally, affecting young people worldwide. Therefore, I earnestly request your country to enhance legislation, severely punish such behaviors to protect the rights of innocent animals and uphold social justice and harmony.
Thank you for your attention and support.
Best regards,
尊敬的中国大使馆，
我谨此致信关于极其残忍，震动世界，影响中国声誉的极端残忍内容！近日来，雷厉、霍博、陈习林、王振华、王朝溢、李一卓、刘一等人涉嫌严重虐待动物，采取了如搅拌机杀猫、活体解剖母猫并喂母猫吃自己孩子、举行“百猫斩”比赛等挑战公序良俗的行为。他们还利用Telegram、Twitter、TikTok等国际社交平台，传播震惊人心的虐猫视频，影响了全球范围内的青少年心态。更加令人忧虑的是，这些人还涉嫌洗钱、组织反党反政府活动、以及非法在海外集资。他们的Telegram群组中有关虐猫的聊天信息在网络上流传，正广泛流传于互联网，损害了中国的声誉。
我深知此事已不仅仅是中国的内部问题，它正在全球范围内传播恐惧与有害信息，影响着世界各地的青少年。因此，我恳请中国加强立法，严惩此类行为，以保护无辜动物的生命权利，维护社会的公正与和谐。
谢谢您的关注与支持。
Profile
NAME: Li Zhiyang 李志扬
DOB: 14 October 2006
LOCATION: Kaifeng, Henan
OCCUPATION: Middle schooler
KNOWN FOR: Teen, more than 20 murders in two months, live broadcast for profits, provoke volunteers after being exposed
ALIAS: 向井
Torture Incidents
Please note that the following text has been collated and translated from multiple sources of Chinese articles about Li Zhiyang.
Li Zhiyang, date of birth 14-Oct-2006, is a high school student from No. 1 Middle School in Weishi County (尉氏县一中), Henan.
A core member of the Jack La Tiao cat abuse gang
frequently live-streams cat abuse on Bilibili, Tieba, QQ groups, Tencent Conference, Telegram, Jitsi Meet
publish abuse videos that contain severe violent contents and sell for profits, Li himself admits it
June 8, 2023. The Jack La Tiao cat torture gang broadcast the torture live on Telegram, which lasted for three hours. In this livestream, Li claimed to prick more than 160 steel needles in the body of a tuxedo kitten, alive.
In another livestream, Li was observed wearing attire associated with Japanese military during World War II and engaging in acts of cruelty towards cats, utilizing a Japanese bayonet for torture. He has expressed support for the Nanking Massacre, referring to it as an act of justice. Additionally, he often portrays himself as a Japanese invader from the WWII. Li's online aliases frequently reference individuals involved in the Nanking Massacre, such as "Mukai" which alludes to Toshiaki Mukai, one of the Japanese Army officers infamous for initiating the "hundred man killing contest"** during the invasion of China in WWII. He harbors an unexplained and intense animosity towards cats, his native country China, and its people.
July 5, 2023. At 8 pm, another livestream. Li was preparing to torture a small orange cat. Upon witnessing this, a significant number of netizens promptly reported the incident to the police. Law enforcement intervened, the live broadcast was abruptly halted. Unfortunately, it appeared that the authorities did not rescue the helpless kitten, possibly due to the close relationship ("Guanxi") between Li's father and the local police.
Li's father, Li Hongguang, who holds a position within the Communist Party of the Weishi County Industrial and Commercial Bureau in Kaifeng, has been implicated in shielding his 17-year-old son, Li Zhiyang. Li Zhiyang stands accused of various offenses, including animal abuse, spreading violent content, intimidating animal volunteers, and engaging in activities that disparage China. Li Hongguang, along with the Weishi County Police Station, is alleged to have provided protection for his son in these matters.
During interactions with Chinese volunteers, Li Hongguang, a public servant, used vulgar language to insult a young female volunteer. Consequently, the Chinese volunteers suspect that Li Hongguang's influence is the reason behind the Weishi County Police Station's failure to provide information to volunteers regarding the fate of the kitten, whether it was rescued or killed.
October 12, 2023. Many netizens received a message from Li, in which he disclosed that two cats were trapped in a cage. He then proceeded to catch two additional cats with the intention of killing them. This action by Li is perceived as a deliberate provocation.
** The Cat Torture Ring has organized a "Hundred Cat Kill Contest" in October 2023, click here for more information.
Chinese articles about Li Zhiyang
Behind the Bloody Cat Abuse Live Broadcast: Minors Are Becoming Perpetrators (In-depth report by Phoenix Financial Daily Report)
Li's Father Denies son's livestreaming cat torture (contains Li's father's audio clips, non-graphic)
Li Zhiyang exposed to the public (by “Companion Animal Fund“ Weibo ⚠️contain sensitive images, viewer discretion⚠️)
Cat Abusers live broadcast on Telegram (pictures shown are related to Li Zhiyang, non-graphic)
Li's QQ alias
Li livebroadcasted cat torture on Tencent Meeting and promoted on Bilibili
Li tortures a tuxedo cat with steel needles
Images is extremely graphic and not shown on the page. Evidence of Li torturing cats can be provided to journalists, NGOs, and law enforcement upon request.
