In September of 2018, an article was posted on the council of foreign relations website reporting African Swine Fever in china. The article reported the spread of the deadly porcine disease, which does not affect humans, but is highly contagious and deadly for pork, into China. In September 2018, the article cited the disease causing slaughtering in Romania, preparations in Vietnam and concern for spread to China. It may be spread by the respiratory tract or through tick-borne vectors and is highly resistant to death from harsh conditions, and can also be spread via contact