China strengthens fight against wildlife crime
Friday, March 29, 2019

Herd of elephants PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Peng also said China had established a regulatory system based on the Wild Animal Protection Law, the Wild Plant Protection Regulations, and the Regulation on Import and Export of Endangered Species.
“Wildlife is a important part of the nature’s ecosystem, and it plays an irreplaceable role in maintaining national ecological security, promoting sustainable development and inheriting human culture,” he said.
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