WCS welcomes this critical and positive step that reflects the central government’s commitment to both solving the COVID-19 outbreak and preventing future risks. We also believe that the live trade in all wild birds and mammals should be prohibited:
WCS Statement and Analysis: On the Chinese Government’s Decision Prohibiting Some Trade and Consumption of Wild Animals
WCS's Dr. Chris Walzer tells the New York Times:
China’s Ban on Wildlife Trade a Big Step, but Has Loopholes That Traffickers May Exploit
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