China has sent about seven tons of Muslim food to the tsunami-hit areas along with other relief materials, according to Beijing Yueshengzhai Muslim Food Company, one of China's major Muslim food producers.

Since many victims in the tsunami-hit areas are followers of Islam, the Chinese government has paid special attention to providing appropriate food.

Beijing Yueshengzhai was appointed by the government to supply relief goods.

"We have been working day and night to produce sufficient and high quality food for Muslim victims in the tsunami-hit areas. It is the least we can do," said Ma Qiang, a Hui employee at the company.

Yueshengzhai follows Muslim dietary and food processing rules strictly and its products are clearly marked with designated seals of approval. Nearly 60 percent of its employees are Hui Muslims, who understand the importance of strict adherence to Islamic law.

The company plans to prepare ten tons of relief food to fill further government orders.

(Xinhua News Agency January 11, 2005)