JOURNAL ARTICLE

Building Trust and Honouring Agreements in the Supply of Protected Wildlife Products.

  • Published In: British Journal of Criminology, 2024, v. 64, n. 3. P. 710 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wong, Rebecca W Y 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines how criminal networks involved in the illegal trade of protected wildlife in China operate and foster trust among participants. Drawing on interviews and court judgment reports, it finds that supply chains are controlled by a small number of key individuals, with trust primarily built through kinship, friendship, ethnicity, and individual reputation. The networks are hierarchical rather than fluid, shaped by scarcity of wildlife products, and often involve actors who also engage in legal businesses. The study highlights the emerging role of women in these networks and suggests further research into online wildlife trade and the impact of COVID-19 on these criminal enterprises.

Additional Information

  • Source:British Journal of Criminology. 2024/05, Vol. 64, Issue 3, p710
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0007-0955
  • DOI:10.1093/bjc/azad053
  • Accession Number:176655665
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