China's reopened rhino horn trade
Author(s)
Cheung, Hubert
Wang, Yifu
Biggs, Duan
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2018
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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 ...
View more >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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View more >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
Subject
Conservation and biodiversity