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Conservationists Warmly Welcome China's Ivory Ban

Jan 08, 2017 05:29 AM EST

The law banning the trade and processing of ivory products in China last December has been well-received globally. The move follows after several reports revealed that elephants in Africa were nearing the brink of extinction had the poaching continued.

Hong Kong Customs Seize Endangered Species Cargo

Hong Kong Leader Leung Declares Ban on Ivory Trade

Alexis Villarias |

Jan 13, 2016 03:23 PM EST

In a historic move, Hong Kong will phase out the sale of ivory in the city, Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying announced on Wednesday. This decision has been hailed by many activists.

Elephant Ivory Price Drops; Sign of Waning Chinese Demand?

Ryan General |

Dec 09, 2015 08:58 AM EST

Recent reports indicate that demand for illegal ivory may have dwindled in the past year and a half. According to a study by group Save the Elephants, the current lower price of ivory may be a signal of its waning demand. This is a good sign in the fight against elephant poaching and illegal ivory trade.

Prince William to Speak on Ivory Trade as China's President Xi Arrives in London

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 19, 2015 01:31 PM EDT

Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, is all set to deliver a speech about his concerns regarding the illegal ivory trading in China. This speech is in lieu of the People's Republic of China's President Xi Jingping's state visit to the United Kingdom for four days.

China Destroys Hundreds of Kilos of Confiscated Ivory in Beijing, Vows to Stop Poaching

Camille Harthy |

May 29, 2015 12:25 PM EDT

China declared that its government will gradually and eventually put an end to illegal ivory poaching in the country, and it started the cause by publicly crushing 662 kilograms of confiscated ivory and ivory products.

Study Shows Exploding Illegal Ivory Market in China; Retail Outlets Quadruple

Cory Doyle |

Dec 11, 2014 05:12 PM EST

"The prices of raw and worked ivory in China, number of licensed carving factories, retail outlets both illegal and legal, items on sale, all have shot up," says the authors.