Chinese premier Li Keqiang to tackle food safety issues with “iron fist”
Newly-elected Chinese prime minister Li Keqiang has promised to tackle
pollution and food safety problems with "iron fist and firm
resolution."
Speaking at a press conference, the premier said, "We will upgrade China's economic development model to enable people to enjoy clean air, safe drinking water and food."
Li was endorsed as the Chinese premier Friday at the first session of the 12th National People's Congress, the country's top legislature.
According to Xinhua, Li felt that the issue of food safety was of utmost importance as it directly related to people's health and life quality.
"The government should resolutely crack down on fake and substandard food products, and make those unscrupulous producers pay high prices," the premier said.
Speaking at a press conference, the premier said, "We will upgrade China's economic development model to enable people to enjoy clean air, safe drinking water and food."
Li was endorsed as the Chinese premier Friday at the first session of the 12th National People's Congress, the country's top legislature.
According to Xinhua, Li felt that the issue of food safety was of utmost importance as it directly related to people's health and life quality.
"The government should resolutely crack down on fake and substandard food products, and make those unscrupulous producers pay high prices," the premier said.
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