TNAG-1751-FCO40-2471-Future-of-Hong-Kong-Parliamentary-debates-1988 — Page 78

PTAAB Z

RESTRICTED

Y.

WILDLIFE PRESERVATION IN HONG KONG

Hong Kong is party to Convention on International Trade in

Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

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.

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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.

RESTRICTED

WILDLIFE

PRESERVATION,