China Suspends Imports of Certain Animal Products From Mozambique

China is suspending imports of cloven-hoofed animals and their products from Mozambique, due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak among cattle in the region, an Aug. 25 notice said, according to an unofficial translation. Chinese customs authorities will destroy the imports if they are found passing through border checkpoints, and traders will be subject to customs penalties, China said. The suspension took effect Aug. 20.