Tougher measures to fight illegal bird hunting

China will take stronger measures to protect bird migration and combat illegal bird hunting, an official with the National Forestry and Grassland Administration told a news conference on Friday.

Wang Weisheng, head of the administration's flora and fauna department, told the conference that despite the recovery of bird populations, instances of illegal bird hunting still persist in some regions, including Hunan and Shandong provinces.

"The administration will mobilize stakeholders to prevent and combat illegal activities involving the capture, trade and exploitation of migratory birds and other wildlife, to provide a secure environment for bird migration," he said.