Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Wildlife. Country/Territory China Document type Legislation Date 1988 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Institution Biodiversity International agreement-implementation Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods International trade Protected area Protection forest Protection of habitats Protection of species Geographical area Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes The Law shall come into force on the date of promulgation (1 March 1989). Abstract The purpose of this Act is to lay down the general principles of wildlife protection and administration of wildlife in the PRC, and to provide for the protection of species of wildlife which are rare or near extinction, protection, development and rationally use of wildlife resources and the maintaining of ecological balances. Full text Chinese/English Website www.npc.gov.cn