China crushed 6.15 tons from its stockpile of confiscated elephant ivory . China accounts for 70 % of the world 's ivory market . Comment: Animal welfare groups welcomed the move as a first step to combat wildlife trafficking .
China crushed 6.15 tons from its stockpile of confiscated elephant ivory . China accounts for 70 % of the world 's ivory market . The event comes two months after the U.S. destroyed its own stockpile . Animal welfare groups welcomed the move as a first step to combat wildlife trafficking .