There are no laws against animal cruelty in China. The only prohibition is against killing endangered species. Torture is not even an issue. The following articles will give you an idea of the kind of disregard the Chinese authorities have for animal welfare. 
Boycott China for Animal Cruelty
This has to go back here. China's attitude to animal welfare is just not acceptable.
I am not getting at you NT, it's just something I feel strongly about, even though I detest Paul McCartney.