Chinese Foreign Ministry has warned Chinese business people and
companies not to import livestock and relevant animal products from
Vietnam, as foot-and-mouth disease is widespread in the
country.
The ministry has also urged the Chinese people not to go to
epidemic-stricken areas in Vietnam, which has borders with
southwest China.
Foot-and-mouth disease broke out in 433 villages in 154 counties
of Vietnam, affecting more than 26 thousand cattle, ten thousand
pigs and 47 sheep, according to reports from Vietnam.
(Xinhua News Agency May 14, 2006)
