On 19th May, 2016, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Zambia issued a press statement on the tabloid report on China feeding canned human meat to Southern Africa. Following is the full text of the statement:

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Zambia wishes to refer to an article published on 17th May, 2016 in the "Kachepa", a privately owned Newspaper, which reported that China has been exporting canned human meat to Southern Africa.

The Zambian Government strongly condemns the unethical journalism demonstrated by releasing an article containing fabricated information and pictures from a 2012 animated version of a video game called 'Resident Evil'. The Zambian Government considers this kind of journalism as unethical, irresponsible and void of human respect, decorum and amorous virtues.

With the foregoing, the Zambian Government therefore, strongly disassociates itself with such publications and will not protect individuals publishing malicious falsehoods that tarnish the image of any friendly country, including the People's Republic of China.