LONDON, October 15, China daily -- Prince William hailed the work of the government of China in combating the illicit sale of ivory during a major trade conference in London, while warning that the ivory trade is now shifting to other nations.

TOKYO, October 17 -- A pair of rare crested ibis from China named Loulou and Guanguan arrived in Japan on October 17, 2018. This is the first time that China gave crested ibis as gifts to Japan since 2007.

BEIJING, October 15 -- Dai Guangcui, Inspector of Department of International Cooperation met with Chen Wen, Political Counselor of Embassy of New Zealand in China on October 17, 2018 in Beijing. The bilateral parts reviewed the cooperation on forestry and migratory water birds protection between China and New Zealand, and agreed to strengthen bilateral exchanges and cooperation. They also discussed the possibilities to establish regular working exchange mechanism between two sides.

BEIJING, October 15 -- Ms. Hu Zhangcui, Deputy Director of National Greening Commission met with Mr. Li Peilin, Director of Macau Association for Chinese Ecological Development and Promotion on October 12, 2018.

BEIJING, September 27 -- The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council of China released the full text of the Rural Vitalization Strategy (2018-2022) on September 26, 2018. The document outlines key tasks in 5 years toward the goal of building rural areas with thriving businesses, pleasant living environments, social etiquette and civility, effective governance, and prosperity.