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WILDLIFE PRESERVATION IN HONG KONG
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General
Hong Kong is party to Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
HKG take
responsibilities under convention very seriously.
Import, export and preservation of rare and endangered species
of animals and plants are controlled by law in Hong Kong and their
import for use as food is prohibited there.
Hong Kong authorities do all they can to control movement of
rare species at border crossings as well as making spot checks at
markets and restaurants in Hong Kong.
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HKG currently reviewing their efforts to see whether they can be stepped up or made moet effective. In this context, HKG already considering proposals to strengthen inspection in markets and
restaurants in Hong Kong.
3 HKG Auction
Items to be sold in HKG auction on 26 February are listed under Schedule II of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Trade of such items for commercial purposes may be allowed under strict licencing control.
No intention to intervene. Auction held property under
convention guidelines and with strict licencing requirements imposed by HKG on potential buyers.
RESTRICTED
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