[HIGHLIGHTS] State Forestry and Grassland Administration: The wild populations of more than 300 species of rare and endangered wild animals and plants have increased steadily

The wild populations of more than 300 species of rare and endangered wild animals and plants have steadily increased. China has continued to promote the construction of in-situ and ex situ conservation systems.

The global population of giant pandas in captivity reached 698, and the population of captive-bred crested ibises reached 1496. The number of Huagai trees has increased from 6 at the time of initial discovery to 1,5. The wild population of Hainan gibbons increased to 6 in 37 groups.