In the fight against avian influenza, no country can stay safe by looking the other way.

We have a saying in China. When a nest is overturned, no eggs go unbroken.

We have a saying in China: 'When the nest is overturned, no egg stays unbroken'. In the fight against avian influenza, no country can stay safe by looking the other way.

There is a significant shortfall of funds in many affected countries . . . which will seriously hamper their prevention and control efforts.

There is a significant shortfall of funds in many affected countries ... which will seriously hamper their prevention and control efforts.