China is mourning the death of a famous pig which was known as a symbol of bravery and strength after having survived an earthquake more than a decade ago. The pig, known as Zhu Jianqiang, was a symbol of the will to survive.

China's famous 'heroic' pig dies at age of 14, nation mourns

A new form of African swine fever identified in Chinese pig farms is most likely caused by illicit vaccines, industry insiders say, a fresh blow to the world’s largest pork producer.

New African swine fever strains point to illicit vaccines

An influenza virus is spreading fast among pigs in China. Scientists say it has all the hallmarks of a pandemic-causing virus. It is similar to the virus that caused the 2009 global swine flu but more dangerous.

Gravitas: China | A new virus raises fears of another pandemic

A new stretch of flu that has the potential to become a pandemic has been identified in China by scientists. It emerged recently and is carried by pigs, but can infect humans. Watch report.

Fineprint: Chinese Pigs carrying a virus of 'pandemic potential' that can affect humans

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China's famous 'heroic' pig dies at age of 14, nation mourns

New African swine fever strains point to illicit vaccines

Gravitas: China | A new virus raises fears of another pandemic

Fineprint: Chinese Pigs carrying a virus of 'pandemic potential' that can affect humans