You are absolutely right. No one can stand between a kitten and someone who wants to torture it. Even if China passes a law on animal protection (this is extremely unlikely), what kind of punishment can there be? A fine or correctional labor, which will not stop anyone. It is impossible to force insectoids to give up their favorite pastime. And if you cannot stop something terrible, then it is better to just forget about it, ignore it, and try to live your more or less tolerable life more or less well. This is a selfish and at the same time very correct position.