China stop and think now, you are not only torturing and killing these highly intelligent and beautiful creatures but alianating yourselves and undermining any respect that we have for you. I for one wont be attending your Olympics or stepping foot in your country until you address this.

Jim , Sawtry, Cambridgeshire

This is excellent news. Now perhaps there is a way forward to stop China from farming tigers, bears and other animals.

Angela Williams, Bexhill on Sea, England

The most effective way to stop this trade is to educate the public not to buy the products. It is much easier than to ask the Chinese not to satisfy a market demand.

Kam Wong, London, England

What is it that makes cats and dogs different than sheep or cows? We import hides from all kinds of animals, snake skins are also very often stripped from the animal whilst it is still alive.

I love dogs (dog person) but see no reason why we should ban the import of their hide. It seems like such a hypocrisy, the only difference between dog hides and leather is that dogs are cuddly and cows are not. People should be made aware of what they are buying and not buy it if they don’t agree with wearing a dog. I certainly wouldn’t wear it myself.

I don't want to see any ban at all, because animal skins are very useful. However, if they are going to ban it, then ban all! Surely a snake has the same fundamental rights as a cat?

In my opinion, this is just another case of politicians caving in to pressure from uninformed people that are clearly not intelligent to look past the ‘cuddly-VS-not cuddly’ argument.

Oliver Ashby, Sheffield, south yorkshire

I saw this on the news last night and it was horrifically upsetting, even the notion that I've inadvertedly partook in supporting something so vile makes my skin crawl. It cannot happen soon enough. Bring it on.

Yasmin Selena, London, England

I can only hope that ALL civilised nations ban the importation of these furs, no matter where they are sourced.

sam, Chch, NZ