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Are exotic pets illegal in China?

Partly. Exotic pets are restricted in China. Protected and CITES species need licences; others are legal.

Wildlife Protection Law (revised, in force 1 May 2023): state-protected and CITES-listed species need licences; common non-protected exotics are legal. No general pet ban.

Source: Wildlife Protection Law 2023

Banned (11)Restricted (48)Allowed

China is one of 11 countries where exotic pets are banned, and 48 more restrict them.
Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 14.
In Asia: banned in 2 of 46 countries.

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