A Chinese man who was spotted riding a modified electric bicycle powered by his pet dog has faced online allegations of animal abuse.A video clip that went viral online shows the man from eastern China’s Jiangsu province riding on the modified bike on a road on March 16.Another road user filmed the dog in action under the seat of the man’s electric bicycle. Photo: sohu.comThe bike’s battery had been removed and a reined golden retriever was running under the seat. The dog’s mouth was also muzzled.The man also has a stick in his right hand, with which he seemed to whip the dog.The video was filmed and posted by another bike rider.Local traffic police have reportedly tracked down the man, but only educated him since he is a senior.
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TUE · 2026-03-24 · 01:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0324-31679
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Chinese man modifies electric bike, uses dog as power source, draws animal abuse criticism
A man in Jiangsu province, China, was filmed riding a modified electric bicycle powered by his golden retriever on March 16th. The man removed the bike's battery and harnessed the dog underneath the seat, muzzling it and seemingly using a stick to encourage it to run.
Fran LuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-03-24 · 01:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A man in Jiangsu province, China, was filmed riding a modified electric bicycle powered by his golden retriever on March 16th. The man removed the bike's battery and harnessed the dog underneath the seat, muzzling it and seemingly using a stick to encourage it to run. Another road user filmed the incident, which went viral online, drawing criticism and accusations of animal abuse. Local traffic police located the man and educated him about the issue, though further action was not taken due to his age. The incident highlights concerns about animal welfare and the potential for mistreatment.
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Local traffic police tracked down the man and educated him.
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The dog's mouth was muzzled.
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The bike's battery had been removed and a golden retriever was running under the seat.
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A Chinese man was spotted riding a modified electric bicycle powered by his pet dog.
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The man seemed to whip the dog with a stick.
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