Global News - February 2008
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China targets online wildlife trade
Thu 14 February 2008 14:00 UK — Asia,Other
Chinese authorities have announced new efforts to target the illegal trade of wild animals via the internet.
The launch of the new campaign comes after reports from conservation groups last year of large numbers of endangered animals and animal products being sold online.
Following the reports, China's Endangered Species Import and Export Office has begun to work with police and forestry departments in major cities including Beijing and Shanghai to close down the websites involved, Xinhua reported.
Explaining the campaign, the office's deputy director, Meng Xianlin, told the agency that the initiative represented the start of increased efforts by China to combat the illegal trade in wildlife.
"The Chinese government will continue to work with international organs and share their experience in animal protection," he said.
China's announcement comes just days after eight south Asian nations announced their support for a new five-year plan aiming to address problems arising from both the legal and illegal trade in animals and animal products.
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