China to take stronger measures to ensure food safety

BEIJING - China has become increasingly aware of food safety issues, as indicated by the stricter penalty meted out for offenders in food-related crimes, a member of the country's top political advisory body said Wednesday.

Zhao Qizheng, spokesman of the fourth session of the 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC), made the remarks at a press conference here.