HKTVmall parent firm under fire for testing how long detached animal heads can survive

South China Morning Post Human InterestNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ambrose Li,Danny MokApril 1, 2026 at 09:14 AM
HKTVmall parent firm under fire for testing how long detached animal heads can survive

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Hong Kong Technology Venture Company, parent of HKTVmall, is facing criticism for its life science project involving experiments on detached animal heads and limbs. The company defends the research, stating it adheres to ethical standards and local regulations, and involves only pigs and sheep, not pets. The four-year project, conducted outside of Hong Kong, aims to explore applications for organ transplants and potentially extend human lifespan. The company refutes claims of using cats, dogs, or rabbits in the experiments, calling such reports misrepresentations. The research was revealed in the company's annual results, highlighting its potential impact on medical science.

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The company denies using cats, dogs, and rabbits in the experiments.

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The animals used in the studies are pigs and sheep.

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HKTVmall's parent firm is conducting life science research involving detached animal heads and limbs.

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The company states the experiments comply with local regulations and animal ethics standards.

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The company claims the research could be applied to organ transplants and potentially extend human lifespan.

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animal testing 90% life science project 80% organ transplantation 70% animal ethics 70% detached animal heads 70% extending human lifespan 60% hktvmall 60% laboratory animal ethics 50% pigs and sheep 50%

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