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China Tiger Trade Report

CHINA TIGER TRADE REPORT: Overturning the tiger trade ban would allow domestic trade in captive-bred tiger parts for use in traditional medicine and clothing to resume.
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A recent report released by WWF and TRAFFIC--the wildlife trade monitoring program of WWF and IUCN--says that any easing of the current Chinese ban on trading products made from tigers is likely a death sentence for the endangered cats. The report warns that Chinese business owners who would profit from the tiger trade are increasing pressure on the Chinese government to overturn its successful 1993 ban.

Press Release: Lifting Chinese Tiger Trade Ban a Death Sentence for Wild Tigers say WWF and TRAFFIC