Chinese officials say the country will permit trading of products made from endangered tigers and rhinos in “special” cases. The decision ended a ban that had been in effect since 1993. No reason was given for lifting the ban. A government statement issued on Monday did not note any change to existing law. Instead, the statement said the government would “control” the trade. The new rules permit the sale of rhino horns and tiger bones from farmed animals. The animal parts may be sold only if the products are for medical research or treatment. Tiger bone and rhino horn are used in traditional Chinese medicine. There is a lack of evidence, however, that they are effective in treating disease. The statement said the central government “urged governments at all levels to improve publicity activities for protecting rhinos and tigers to help the public actively boycott any illegal purchases.” Wildlife conservation groups have condemned the decision. The U.S.-based World Wildlife Fund said the move would lead to “devastating” results around the world.
Title: China Permits Some Trade in Tiger, Rhino Parts
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data-end-time='22833'>No reason was given for lifting the ban.</span> <span data-start-time='22833' data-end-time='31042'>A government statement issued on Monday did not note any change to existing law.</span> <span data-start-time='31042' data-end-time='37021'>Instead, the statement said the government would “control” the trade.</span> <span data-start-time='37021' data-end-time='45542'>The new rules permit the sale of rhino horns and tiger bones from farmed animals.</span> <span data-start-time='45542' data-end-time='52688'>The animal parts may be sold only if the products are for medical research or treatment.</span> <span data-start-time='52688' data-end-time='58667'>Tiger bone and rhino horn are used in traditional Chinese medicine.</span> <span data-start-time='58667' data-end-time='64854'>There is a lack of evidence, however, that they are effective in treating disease.</span> <span data-start-time='64854' data-end-time='82458'>The statement said the central government “urged governments at all levels to improve publicity activities for protecting rhinos and tigers to help the public actively boycott any illegal purchases.”</span> <span data-start-time='82458' data-end-time='87792'>Wildlife conservation groups have condemned the decision.</span> <span data-start-time='87792' data-end-time='95875'>The U.S.-based World Wildlife Fund said the move would lead to “devastating” results around the world.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' class='play' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Pause' class='pause' style='display:none;'></button><button title='Forward' class='forward' disabled='disabled'></button><button class='finished-reading' style='display:none;'>Done</button></div></div></div><div id='article-media'><div id='media-image'><img 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