How best to protect wild tigers, rhinos?

Editor's note: The State Council, China's Cabinet, has released a notice on strictly regulating the use of rhinoceros and tiger products, in which only those from "farms" or dead animals in captivity for purposes such as scientific research, life-saving medical treatment and cultural exchanges can be used under stringent requirements. Why have the authorities revised the regulation? And how will this decision affect wildlife protection? Three experts share their views on the issue with China Daily's Liu Jianna. Excerpts follow:

Balancing use with protection

Animal protection groups and conservationists have reacted to the revision of the regulation saying it could lead to the reopening of trade in rhino and tiger products and significantly undermine the protection of the two animals.