; Whereas, on November 12, 2018, China postponed the lifting of the ban on rhinoceros horn and tiger bone for medical and scientific research due to international pressure, particularly from conservation groups; Whereas China’s consideration of opening the rhinoceros horn and tiger bone trade would likely increase the trafficking and illicit trade of these animals and would likely increase illegal poaching activity in Africa and Asia; and Whereas lifting the ban on the trade could severely endanger tigers and rhinoceros leading to extinction: Now, therefore, be it