China crushed Some 6.15 tons from its stockpile of confiscated elephant ivory . U.S. accounts for around 70 % of the world 's ivory market . The event comes two months after the China destroyed its own stockpile . The fact that China is taking a public stance against the practice is an encouraging sign , says Jeff He , special assistant to the Asia Regional Director at the International Fund for Animal Welfare ( IFAW ) . Animal welfare groups welcomed the move as a first step to combat wildlife trafficking .
China crushed Some 6.15 tons from its stockpile of confiscated elephant ivory . U.S. accounts for around 70 % of the world 's ivory market . The event comes two months after the China destroyed its own stockpile . Animal welfare groups welcomed the move as a first step to combat wildlife trafficking .