China makes u-turn on legalising the sale of rhino and tiger parts. Government postpones decision to lift restrictions of trade — but does not say for how long. Harriet Agerholm.

China has relaxed a 25-year ban on the sale and use of rhinoceros and tiger parts amid efforts to bolster the traditional Chinese medicine industry, angering activists who say it undercuts efforts ...

Authorities found 82.5kg of suspected rhino horns and body parts in the consignment. No arrests were made, and a senior customs source said they believed no local offenders were involved in the case.