Directory of the People's Republic of China on Special State Protection of Wildlife. Country/Territory China Document type Miscellaneous Date 1989 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Endangered species Protection of species Wild fauna Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes This Directory enters into force on 14 January 1989. Abstract This Directory is formulated in accordance with the provisions in the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Wildlife (Article 9). The Directory presents specific names and their scientific names of precious and endangered wildlife species under state special protections, which include aquatic and terrestrial animals, and are divided, into primary and secondary level of protection. The Directory also indicates which specific species are respectively taken charge of by the authorities of forestry and fishery. Full text Chinese Website zdx.forestry.gov.cn References - Legislation Implements Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Wildlife 2022. Legislation | China | 1988 (2022) Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Biodiversity, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, International trade, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Endangered species, Ecosystem preservation, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora Source: FAO, FAOLEX