TEDxShuguangLu

Speakers

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• Jing Zhang

  Jing Zhang is a multidisciplinary designer who has evolved from creating award-winning theatrical productions at Cannes to pioneering a visionary lifestyle brand for humans and pets. Rooted in his training at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, Jing seamlessly blends haute couture tailoring, street culture, and a deep philosophy of equality into his pet product designs. By transforming everyday accessories into "emotional extensions," he is redefining the aesthetics of human-pet coexistence and offering a beautiful new blueprint for modern companionship.

• Jun He

  Jun He is widely recognized as the pioneer of China’s pet training industry, having established the foundational framework for the modern pet trainer profession. As the principal author of national occupational standards under two major government ministries, his expertise sets the benchmark for the field. Beyond his role as Chief Expert at JD Health Pet Hospital, he is the visionary who introduced "Positive Reinforcement Training" to China. Through Tiaoliang Pets, Jun bridges rigorous academic standards with compassionate practice, offering a definitive blueprint for harmonious human-pet coexistence.

• Xiaowu Liu

  Xiaowu Liu is a dedicated animal rescuer with 15 years of frontline experience and co-author of General Knowledge on Animal Welfare. Having held pivotal roles at organizations like the Ta Foundation and the Beijing Zhong An Charity Foundation, she now spearheads a pioneering, science-based rescue model in Zhuozhou. Drawing on her background as a former Marie Claire writer, Xiaowu translates complex welfare concepts into engaging, accessible stories for schools and communities. Through her grassroots education and hands-on action, she empowers the next generation to embrace a true philosophy of equal human-animal coexistence.

• Xue Yang

  Armed with an elite education from the Ivy League and Peking University, Xue Yang applied her rigorous systemic thinking to revolutionize animal rescue in China. She founded "Give You a Dog," a platform that transforms adoption into a standardized, full-cycle journey—from temporary fostering to meaningful offline connections. Over the past six years, her innovative, design-driven approach has successfully matched over 1,000 marginalized strays and retired working dogs with loving homes. Xue’s story proves that when we apply rigorous design to social compassion, we can truly scale hope.

• Yinghao Wang

  Yinghao Wang is a pet mortician, author of As Its Mortician, and founder of the Rainbow Planet Pet Life Memorial. Breaking away from the traditionally clinical nature of the industry, he uses thoughtful spatial design and deep emotional care to completely reimagine how we say our final goodbyes. Over the past seven years, he has provided dignified send-offs for more than 10,000 companion animals. Extending his compassion beyond family pets, he also launched the "Last Day Parent" initiative to ensure that forgotten strays are granted a respectful final resting place.

• Yujia Song

  Yujia Song traded an 18-year career as a multinational corporate executive to become a documentary visual artist and co-founder of the Stu & Andy Visual Art Gallery. Partnering with the Capital Animal Welfare Association, he uses his lens to capture the raw, unconditional love between humans and their companion animals. By transforming these fleeting moments into timeless visual poetry, Yujia offers a striking philosophical blueprint for a true era of human-animal coexistence.

• Zengyan Liu

  Zengyan Liu is a celebrated Chinese pop singer and a veteran of the renowned idol group SNH48. As the powerhouse main vocalist for Team SII, she has navigated the fiercely competitive entertainment industry for over a decade. Her extensive stage presence and enduring career in the spotlight have cemented her status as a resilient and highly accomplished performing artist.

• Zihao Han

  Zihao Han is a Gen Z innovator who left the entertainment industry to revolutionize animal rescue in China. He pioneered a self-sustaining model by founding "Parallel Universe," a network of cat cafes and mountain retreats that funds animal care through business rather than relying on traditional donations. As a leader in the China Small Animal Protection Association, Han is building a practical, science-backed framework for true human-animal coexistence.