African elephant slaughter highest in more than two decades . China says it has strict laws and regulations on ivory trafficking . The slaughter is the worst it has been in recent years , wildlife groups say . It is being driven by strong demand for ivory from countries like China . Weak law enforcement in central China enables the slaughter , activists say .
China says it has strict laws and regulations on ivory trafficking . The slaughter is the worst it has been in recent years , wildlife groups say . It is being driven by strong demand for ivory from countries like China . Weak law enforcement in central China enables the slaughter , activists say .