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This chapter sets the contextual background of the illegal wildlife trade in China and examines in detail, the demand and supply of wildlife products within the country. Reference is made to the usage of wildlife products in traditional Chinese medicine, collector’s items, and local delicacies, and as captive pets. This chapter also lays out the organization of the book.
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Wong, R.W.Y. (2019). The Demand and Supply of Protected Wildlife Products in China. In: The Illegal Wildlife Trade in China. Palgrave Studies in Green Criminology. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-13666-6_1
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