Article 1 This Law is formulated for the purpose of protecting and saving the species of wildlife which are rare or near extinction, protecting, developing and rationally utilizing wildlife resources and maintaining ecological balances.

• 第一条 为保护、拯救珍贵、濒危野生动物，保护、发展和合理利用野生动物资源，维护生态平衡，制定本法。