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2018/10/24 | Mongabay

China's Ivory Ban Pushes Illegal Trade to Neighboring Countries, Study Shows

New research shows the ban has shut down the formerly legal ivory market. But the illegal ivory trade is still alive and kicking.

2018/05/18 | Mongabay

The Dark Truth About China's Ivory 'Ban'

Ivory is being pushed onto the black market and is freely available to China's growing middle class.

2017/04/02 | Shi Yi

What Should China Do with Its Stockpile of Soon-to-be-banned Ivory?

Experts argue that a government buyback is the most cost-effective solution.

2016/07/15 | ZiQing Low

WWF Launches ‘Stop Buying Ivory’ Campaign in China

A new campaign seeks to change consumer behavior and push the Chinese government to implement an ivory sales ban within the next two years.  

2016/06/28 | Shuhei Omi

Hong Kong Proposes Ban on Ivory Trade by 2021

A new bad in Hong Kong on the ivory trade could be implemented within five years, but many are asking why that could not come sooner.