Is it illegal to hunt with a bow and arrow in China Is it illegal to possess a bow and arrow in China?

It is not illegal to possess bows and arrows in China, but they should not be used at will.

Ministry of Public Security Administration: Non-mechanical bow and arrow equipment (recurve bows, compound bows) do not belong to the management of the public security organs, manufacturing, sales, purchase, possession, use and other links do not need to go through procedures with the public security organs.

Mechanical bow and arrow equipment, such as crossbows (also known as: mechanical crossbow, crossbow machine) is a strong lethal equipment, belonging to the state strictly controlled items.