中国鸟类保护成果显著

Core Viewpoint - The recent meeting of the China-Japan-South Korea-Australia migratory bird protection working group in Dongying, Shandong, highlighted the importance of international cooperation in bird conservation and recognized China's achievements in wetland and bird protection, which serve as a model for global biodiversity governance [5][6]. Group 1: International Cooperation - The meeting facilitated discussions on key bird species protection, monitoring of terrestrial and coastal birds, and the strengthening of collaborative research efforts among the four countries [5]. - China has a long history of bilateral agreements for migratory bird protection, having signed agreements with Japan in 1981 and subsequently with Australia, South Korea, Russia, and New Zealand [7]. - The country actively participates in international initiatives, including the East Asia-Australasia Flyway Partnership and has successfully listed important migratory bird habitats in the World Heritage List [7]. Group 2: Achievements in Bird Protection - China's bird protection efforts have led to significant population increases in several endangered species, including the white crane and the black-faced spoonbill, with ongoing monitoring efforts achieving record highs in wintering waterbird counts [5][6]. - The country has expanded its protected bird species list to 394 nationally protected species and 1,028 species of ecological, scientific, and social value, marking a nearly 50% increase in protected bird species [6]. - A series of enforcement actions have been implemented to combat illegal hunting and trade, resulting in a noticeable decline in wildlife crime rates over the past six years [6].