China committed to saving wildlife
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PRESIDENT Xi Jinping said in Harare yesterday that China is committed to wildlife protection and will provide Zimbabwe with more assistance to preserve such a vital component of the natural ecosystem.
In a show of China’s dedication to the undertaking, Xi, along with his wife Peng Liyuan, squeezed a tour of a local wildlife sanctuary into their tight schedule before wrapping up his first state visit to the southern African country.
China attaches great importance to wildlife protection, Xi said at Wild Is Life, which shelters injured, rescued or orphaned animals.
China has been cracking down on the illegal trade of wild animals and animal products, including ivory, and has made remarkable progress, he said.
“China has earnestly fulfilled the international obligations and actively participated in international cooperation in wildlife protection,” Xi added.
Pointing out that wildlife protection is one of the key areas in China-Zimbabwe cooperation, he said China will continue to help Zimbabwe improve its capability in this regard by donating equipment and exchanging experiences.
In recent years, China has intensified its efforts in wildlife protection, including a harsh clampdown on wildlife trafficking. In October, it announced a one-year ban on imports of African ivory acquired as hunting trophies.
The ban followed a similar measure enacted in February against imports of African ivory carvings acquired after the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora took effect in 1975.
In May, China publicly destroyed 662 kilograms of confiscated ivory.
Xi arrived in Harare, the Zimbabwean capital, on Tuesday for the first state visit to the country by a Chinese president since 1996. During his talks with his counterpart Robert Mugabe, the two sides charted the course for the future development of bilateral ties.
The two presidents also witnessed the signing of a series of cooperation deals, including one on wildlife protection.
Zimbabwe is the second leg of a three-nation tour. Xi attended the opening ceremony of the UN climate change conference in Paris and yesterday he arrived in South Africa ahead of a two-day summit with regional leaders.
A number of deals are expected to be announced for power plants, infrastructure and agriculture projects.
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