It is illegal to eat artificial Chinese sturgeon since 1998. According to the relevant public information, the artificial Chinese sturgeon is a national first-class protected animal, and has been listed in the Red List of Endangered Species in China since 1998. According to the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Wild Animals, all units and individuals are prohibited from illegally killing, breeding, buying, transporting, selling or purchasing wildlife under special state protection and its products. Those who violate laws and regulations will face administrative penalties such as fines and detention, and in serious cases, they may constitute criminal acts and be investigated for criminal offences. Therefore, it is illegal to eat artificial Chinese sturgeon.