China 10,000 elephants - The Chinese are at it again. Apart from poaching turtles off their territory, new reports state that the Asian nationals are liked to elephant poaching in the country of Tanzania. With turtles and elephants off their list, what could be next?
Late in Nov, Chinese nationals were convicted of poaching an endangered species of turtles off the South China Sea. Philippine authorities had intercepted a China boat where more than 500 turtles were found on board. This is not the only case of illegal poaching done by Chinese as China 10,000 elephants poaching reports have also surfaced.
The reports on China 10,000 elephants poaching case in Tanzania are related to an increasing demand for ivory. China has been the main market for the illicit market for ivory. Despite the ivory trade banned in Tanzania in the year 1989, Chinese syndicates have found a way to start up the illegal poaching and trade.
Yet, the Environmental Agency won't sit down and do nothing regarding China's 10,000 elephant's case of poaching and illegal trade for ivory. The agency is pushing for a zero tolerance approach and have urged everyone to take part. The documentary of the ivory trade, illegal poaching, and devastation of Tanzania's elephants has been shared on the agency's Twitter account.
Despite the China 10,000 elephants poaching reports, Chinese authorities are no less impressed. They have stated that such reports were preposterous and had no grounds.
"The report is groundless, and we express our strong dissatisfaction," says China's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Hong Lei in a report by CNN, adding, "We attach importance to the protection of wild animals like elephants. We have been cooperating with other countries in this area."
After poaching turtles in the Philippine sea and China 10,000 elephants poaching in Tanzania, what could be the next target of the Asian country?
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