The Impact of China’s Biopolitical Approach to COVID-19 on Pets

Using the frameworks of biopower and uses and gratification theory, this article examines the treatment of pets in China during the COVID-19 outbreak and the role of social media in fulfilling users’ social needs by facilitating discussions on associated animal welfare issues and mobilizing animal...

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Main Authors: Thomas William Whyke, Joaquin Lopez Mugica, Sadia Jamil, Aiqing Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Ljubljana Press (Založba Univerze v Ljubljani) 2023-09-01
Series:Asian Studies
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Online Access:https://journals.uni-lj.si/as/article/view/12299