Wildlife Protection Law of the PRC (2022 Amendment) · Yalla China
قانون حماية الحياة البرية (تعديل 2022) / Wildlife Protection Law (2022 Amendment)
Enacted: 2022-12-30 ✅ Effective: 2023-05-01
📝 Overview
Regulates wildlife protection in China and defines violations related to hunting, trading, or consuming wildlife, including restrictions on foreigners.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Wildlife Protection Law (2022 Amendment) provides: (1) Protected species: list including first and second-class protected animals with strict protection; (2) Consumption ban: 2022 amendment extends ban on consuming terrestrial wild animals; (3) Trade: trade in protected species prohibited with strict penalties; (4) Foreigners: foreigners bringing protected wildlife products through customs subject to confiscation and fines; (5) CITES: China is a party and enforces international prohibition lists.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
Do not bring any protected wildlife products into or out of China. Check the CITES list before any gifts involving animal products.
📎 Official source
National People's Congress of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026