The Associated Press brings us another sweet, sweet story about the Chinese government freaking out at the realization that it can't perfectly control the media — especially the media of other countries with that whole pesky "freedom of the press" thing:
China warned the media Tuesday against exaggerating its food safety problems and stirring consumer panic, even as officials announced dozens of snacks for children had failed standards and more fake blood protein was found in hospitals.Hey, Gang, you know what? I think it would be better if China would stop exporting contaminated food, deadly toothpaste, and poisonous toys. How about it?
China's dismal product safety record — both within and outside its borders — has increasingly come under the spotlight as its goods make their way through global markets. Major buyers such as the United States, Japan, and the European Union have pushed Beijing to improve inspections.
"I think it would be better if the media would stop playing up this issue," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said at a regular news briefing.
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