The Prime Minister 7 October 1998
Dear Professor Congjie,
Thank you very much for your letter of 6 October about the protection of the Tibetan antelope and the Shahtoosh trade.
I fully share your revulsion over the illegal slaughter of the antelopes, and your concern about the future of the species. I will certainly bring your request to the attention of the environmental authorities in the UK and the European Union. I hope that it will be possible to put an end to this illegal trade.
I should like to wish you every success in your important work of protecting the environment in China.
Yours Sincerely
Tony Blair
