China has paused a controversial decision allowing the use of tiger and rhino parts for medicinal and cultural use in a rare concession to international pressure.
In an interview published Monday, State Council deputy secretary general Ding Xuedong said the limited use of rhino and tiger parts had been "postponed after study”. He did not specify details of the postponement.
"I would like to reiterate that the Chinese government has not changed its stance on wildlife protection and will not ease the crackdown on illegal trafficking and trade of rhinos, tigers and their byproducts and other criminal activities", said Mr Ding.
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