The newly revised Wildlife Protection Law of the People's Republic of China will come into effect on May 1, 2023, aiming to protect wildlife, maintain biodiversity and ecological balance. The law is divided into five parts with a total of 64 articles, clarifying that the protected objects include precious and endangered terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, as well as terrestrial wildlife with important ecological, scientific, and social value. The National Key Protected Wildlife List lists 980 species and 8 categories of protected wildlife, including 234 species and 1 category of first-class protected animals and 746 species and 7 categories of second-class protected animals. The new law has strengthened the protection of wildlife and their habitats, incorporating important habitats into national parks, nature reserves, and other nature reserves, while also enhancing the construction of wildlife containment and rescue capabilities. The bill also refines population control measures, prohibits the consumption of nationally protected wild animals, increases penalties for illegal activities, and encourages the public to resist illegal consumption of wild animals. Those who cause damage to wildlife in emergency situations shall not be held legally responsible according to law.