Hong Kong said it will destroy most of its stocks of seized ivory . The ivory had become a ` ` economic burden '' and China is the world 's largest ivory market accounting for an estimated 70 % of global consumption , according to the International Fund for Animal Welfare . ` ` security risk '' Decision follows similar moves by China and the United States . China say move would send strong message to ivory consumers .
Hong Kong said it will destroy most of its stocks of seized ivory . The ivory had become a ` ` economic burden '' and ` ` security risk '' Decision follows similar moves by China and the United States . China say move would send strong message to ivory consumers .