First request to this site from a hitherto purchaser of dodgy translation

“Year1a”, by mail:

Dear ladies and gentleman,
We are Fisheries Ltd. Company in kunming Yunnan China. We need import some fishmeal. If you have this products, please you contact with us.We expect that cooperation with you. Thanks!
Telephone ,13759557137
Sincerely,
Mr.Xu

Oh, George:

Why would China need to import fishmeal? Is West African fish waste sourced through Spanish producers?

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