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  • China's reopened rhino horn trade

    Author(s)
    Cheung, Hubert
    Wang, Yifu
    Biggs, Duan
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Biggs, Duan
    Year published
    2018
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    Abstract
    On 29 October, China revoked its 1993 rhino horn trade ban (1) and reopened its domestic rhino horn trade under two conditions: Horns must be sourced sustainably, and the use of the horns must be limited to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), medical research, the preservation of antique cultural artifacts, and educational materials (2). This policy reversal could have substantial consequences for rhino conservation. State agencies are working to determine regulatory details such as product certification and enforcement infrastructure. African and Asian rhino range states and conservationists should work with Beijing on the ...
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    On 29 October, China revoked its 1993 rhino horn trade ban (1) and reopened its domestic rhino horn trade under two conditions: Horns must be sourced sustainably, and the use of the horns must be limited to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), medical research, the preservation of antique cultural artifacts, and educational materials (2). This policy reversal could have substantial consequences for rhino conservation. State agencies are working to determine regulatory details such as product certification and enforcement infrastructure. African and Asian rhino range states and conservationists should work with Beijing on the implementation of this directive to minimize risks and maximize conservation gains (3).
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    Journal Title
    Science
    Volume
    362
    Issue
    6421
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aav9392
    Subject
    Conservation and biodiversity
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/387263
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