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flag Illegal bird poaching in China thrives despite conservationist Silva Gu's years-long fight to stop it.

flag Illegal poaching of migratory songbirds in China remains a profitable, low-risk crime, with rare species like the Siberian rubythroat selling for nearly 2,000 yuan. flag Poachers use nearly invisible mist nets to trap birds along key migration routes, including near Beijing. flag Conservationist Silva Gu, who founded the Beijing Migratory Bird Squad in 2015, has spent over a decade fighting the trade at his own expense, facing violence and lost volunteers. flag His efforts have improved police cooperation and uncovered broader criminal networks, though enforcement remains inconsistent. flag Driven by a childhood love for nature and concern over habitat loss from urbanization, Silva continues to protect migratory birds in a country where economic growth has taken a heavy environmental toll.

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