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Illegal ivory stash destroyed

In December, an African Elephant Summit was held in Botswana, where African states with elephant populations, countries where ivory transits, and major ivory-consumer states agreed on a set of measures to protect elephants, strengthen enforcement measures and to raise public awareness.

"The destruction of this confiscated ivory so soon after the African Elephant Summit is a very positive step by the Chinese government," Zhu said.

The international community, governments and international organizations also applauded the move.

Jane Goodall, UN Messenger of Peace, said the move is a landmark decision to end the illegal ivory trade.

Questions:

1. How many metric tons of elephant ivory were crushed Monday?

2. Where was the African Elephant Summit held in December?

3. Who is the UN Messenger of Peace?

Answers:

1. 6.1 metric tons.

2. Botswana.

3. Jane Goodall.

About the broadcaster:

Anne Ruisi is an editor at China Daily online with more than 30 years of experience as a newspaper editor and reporter. She has worked at newspapers in the U.S., including The Birmingham News in Alabama and City Newspaper of Rochester, N.Y.