New arrest in crime syndicate exposed by EIA

After eight years on the run, another key player in the Shuidong ivory smuggling syndicate first exposed by EIA is to face justice. Zhanjiang Customs of China announced on 17 May that the individual named only as Huang had been arrested and repatriated from Mozambique. We commend China Customs for its commitment to criminal justice and congratulate it on this latest success. The Shuidong ivory smuggling network was uncovered by EIA in 2017 following a three-year investigation tracing its operations.

China's TCM changes leave leopards behind

While traditional medicines play a role in meeting some healthcare needs around the world, the use of animal parts remains a significant threat to the species exploited – and China's domestic market for leopard products has largely escaped scrutiny.