Elephant paintings enhance sino-Thailand friendship

“Paintings by elephants? Yes! And the huge mammals with their powerful trunks and floppy ears have even had a showing of their own, in Beijing. The elephant’s trunks are applied as distinctive brushes.” - CCTV International

Beijing Zoo holds birthday party for baby elephant from Sri Lanka

“Baby elephant Migara, a gift of friendship from Sri Lanka to China in February this year, celebrated his sixth birthday at the Beijing Zoo Saturday.” - People’s Daily Online

67.5 kg of illegal ivory intercepted in Beijing

“China Customs seized 67.5 kg of illegal elephant ivory, representing approximately seven elephants, from a female passenger arriving in Beijing from Addis Abba, Ethiopia on Tuesday. A luggage search revealed half-finished mahjong sets, bracelets, necklaces and other ornaments made of ivory.” - Scoop