China has amended a regulation controlling biological exports to further
prevent terrorists from getting their hands on biological materials to be used
as weapons.
The Chinese government on Friday promulgated an amended control list of
biological agents and related equipment and technologies, said Foreign Ministry
spokesman Liu Jianchao.
The original list was promulgated on Oct. 14, 2002.
Fourteen viruses, toxins, bacteria and equipment were added to the original
list, including the SARS virus.
The amendment suits the needs of international anti-terrorism efforts, Liu
said.
"It is another important and practical measure that the Chinese government
took to strengthen export controls."
He said that the Chinese government will further the enforcement of the
regulations and improve the system of export control when needed.
At the same time, China is willing to further cooperate with all countries on
the nonproliferation (of dangerous biological agents) and export
controls.