China takes elephant steps to ban ivory trade

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China says it is set to totally ban any trade in ivory before the close of year in a step that is expected to protect the elephant which is listed as vulnerable (facing high extinction in the wild).

By Edmund Smith-Asante, BEIJING

Officials of the Foreign Affairs Ministry and the State Forestry Administration who spoke with the journalists.

China says it would place a total ban on ivory trade as one of several measures to stem illegal wildlife trade and protect endangered animal species before the close of year.

‘Deal with Chinese who breach the law’

By Edmund Smith-Asante, BEIJING

Mr. Wang Dong, Director, West Asian and African Affairs of the Ministry of Commerce (middle) addressing the journalists

 

The Chinese government says it fully supports Ghana’s efforts to deal with Chinese nationals who breach the laws of the country in their quest to pursue benefits through illegal mining.

 

China tackles emissions..*Removes over 4 million vehicles from road

By Edmund Smith-Asante, BEIJING

There is always steady traffic in Beijing. PICTURE BY EDMUND SMITH-ASANTE

In a move to reduce air pollution and address environmental problems, the Chinese government has removed 4.046 million old and high-emission vehicles from the road throughout the country.