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Ivory trade in Hong Kong and China

NBA superstar Yao Ming applauds China’s ivory ban

China's ban on all sales of domestic ivory products takes effect in 2018. Former NBA All-Star Yao Ming supports the new law, and says that "ivory is costing animal lives."

January 2, 2018
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