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Chinese social media used to promote illegal wildlife trade in Laos
Illegal wildlife traders in Laos are using Chinese social media platforms to advertise and sell protected animal products, according to reporting by Mongabay. The activity points to cross-border trafficking networks that connect Laotian suppliers with Chinese consumers, despite both countries' laws banning trade in protected species.
Why now: The revelation highlights how online platforms are enabling wildlife trafficking and may pressure authorities and tech companies to act.
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- Chinese social media used to promote illegal wildlife trade in Laos · news - Mongabay
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