Roles of Chinese Government on Prevention and Management of Invasive Alien Species

Abstract

The invasion and expansion of alien species in China is rising sharply in recent decades, due to increased transport, trade, and travel. China has become one of the countries most seriously affected by invasive species. In response to the severe threat of invasive alien species in China, the national strategies for managing invasive species have been developed, which defined the roles and responsibilities of government. In the past decades, Chinese government has initiated a series of activities to build administrative capacity, strengthen research capacity, promote international cooperation and raise public awareness. In addition, Chinese government promoted the implementation of coordinated measures and cooperative efforts throughout China and development of new prevention and control technology to prevent or minimize adverse impacts of invasive alien species (IAS) on biodiversity, as well as their consequences for the economy and human health and well-beings. But to meet the challenge of IAS in the new era, continued support of both existing and new initiatives should be reinforced or established.