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March 31, 2017

WCS Statement on Chinese Government Phasing In Closing of Domestic Commercial Elephant Ivory Trade

"We believe that the ban has played a significant role in de-valuing ivory. We also believe that the ban has increased motivation for enforcement agencies to enhance actions on illegal ivory trade."

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September 25, 2015

WCS Statement on Joint US-China Commitment on Wildlife Trafficking and Ivory

Today, the White House issued a fact sheet which states that the United States and Chinese Governments intend to cooperate on a number of vital issues, including efforts to combat wildlife trafficking and a commitment to ensure each country halts the domestic commercial sale of ivory.

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