Taipei, Oct. 22 (CNA) Taiwan on Wednesday reported its first suspected domestic outbreak of African swine fever, becoming the latest country affected by the deadly pig disease that has hit 68 countries and territories since 2022. The pigs on the farm were tested after 117 of them died between Oct. 10 and 20, the officials said. Pork is a staple in Taiwanese cuisine, while the pork industry is a central part of Taiwan's agricultural industry. Over the years, Taiwan has implemented stringent control measures to safeguard its pork industry, which generates around NT$70 billion (US$2.3 billion) annually. In May, Taiwan was the only country in Asia to be free of African swine fever, classical swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease, as declared by the World Organisation for Animal Health.