A diplomatic incident has been sparked by fictitious claims that China has been exporting canned human meat for consumption in Africa. "The government of Zambia regrets the incident in view of the warm relations that exist between Zambia and China. Please stay away from corned beef irrespective of brand, most especially in Africa and from Afro-Asian grocery shops." "Today a local tabloid newspaper is openly spreading a rumour, claiming that the Chinese use human meat to make corned beef and sell it to Africa. Zambia's government has apologised to China and launched an investigation after the rumour appeared in a local tabloid newspaper.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 20, 2016 17:23 UTC