Thread: China Blames WND For Product Scare Hype

I think CHINA has only ITSELF TO BLAME AND THEY CANNOT CONTROL AMERICAN MEDIA LIKE THEY DO IN CHINA.



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China blames WND for product scare hype
Praises Washington Post for setting record straight

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Posted: September 14, 2007
9:34 a.m. Eastern



© 2007 WorldNetDaily.com



WASHINGTON – The official Chinese news agency Xinhua today blames WND for over-hyping the safety issues about food and consumer goods exported from the Asian giant – specifically citing a story last May that sparked a wildfire of coverage by other media.

"For example, in May, the conservative news organ WorldNetDaily.com asked, 'Is China Trying to Poison Americans and Their Pets?'" the Xinhua story states in trying to make the case for racism in the U.S. media.

It was the only example of negative news coverage mentioned.

On the other hand, the official Chinese news agency praised the Washington Post for setting the record straight.

"China has been portrayed as a nation blind to hygiene and blissfully unconcerned about recent reports of food contamination," said a Washington Post commentary that formed the basis of China's attack on WND. "That's troubling, because it reinforces the notion that befouled food is the consequence of a foul culture."

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It's not the first time the official Chinese media have launched an attack specifically at WND. In 2002, the Chinese newspaper Renmin Ribao accused the U.S. news media are painting a sinister picture of the threat posed by China mentioning the "most famous WorldNetDaily" by name as the major culprit in a report later distributed by the BBC.

"The 13 July saw U.S. most famous 'WorldNetDaily' released its red banner headline coverage: 'China's Object': Sink U.S. Aircraft Carriers," the China report continued. "Meanwhile, it saw to it that a questionnaire be put out to make a further fuss about 'China threat' in the way 92 percent of the responses online regard China as a threat to the U.S. 'WorldNetDaily' as 'Washington Post' has all along been known for their 'rightist,' 'conservative' and 'anti-China' stand. So for their anti-China stand the two are by no means isolated or just few, for they find AP and Reuter, Washington Times, Washington Post, New York Times, CNN, USA Today also in their company having much ado about the theory of 'China threat.'"

Indeed, WND has been at the forefront of investigating Chinese imports ever since the pet food scandal that killed or injured an estimated 39,000 dogs and cats in the U.S. earlier this year.

Among other problems reported:


Foods imported for consumption by American humans may be, in some cases, as dangerous as the pet food. A WND study found the vast majority of imported foods rejected as unfit for human consumption by the Food and Drug Administration are from China. FDA inspectors report tainted food imports intended for American humans are being rejected with increasing frequency because they are filthy, are contaminated with pesticides and tainted with carcinogens, bacteria and banned drugs.

China, the leading exporter of seafood to the U.S., is raising most of its fish products in water contaminated with raw sewage and compensating by using dangerous drugs and chemicals, many of which are banned by the Food and Drug Administration.

The deadly contaminant found in Chinese-made toothpaste – diethylene glycol – is a solvent used in antifreeze that killed 107 Americans when it was introduced in an elixir 70 years ago.

A resurgence in lead-poisoning cases in U.S. children is being linked to Chinese imports – toys, makeup, glazed pottery and other products that contain significant amounts of lead and are being recalled by the CPSC on a regular basis.

Imports from China were recalled by the CPSC twice as often as products made everywhere else in the world, including the U.S., showed a WND study of 2007 government reports.

The rising cost of fireworks, almost all of which are made in China, as well as safety concerns and human rights concerns about the conditions of those manufacturing the products resulted in a decrease of Independence Day displays in the U.S.

WND revealed there are currently no safety standards established between the U.S. and China on food, drugs and other imports. As a result of WND's series, members of Congress began working on setting new standards.

WND revealed how China is shipping to the U.S. honey tainted with a potentially life-threatening antibiotic as well as adulterating exports with sugar.
The scandals are having a major impact on Chinese society, too.

"The food security problems have impeded Chinese agri-products and food many times in international trade, and damaged our national credibility and image," Sun Xianze, director of food safety coordination at the State Food and Drug Administration, said recently.

"The occurrence of food safety incidents or cases not only affects the healthy development of the whole industry, but also may impact upon economic and social stability."

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CONTAMINATED FOOD, FOOD CONTAINING NON-FOOD INGREDIENTS AND TOYS PAINTED WITH LEAD PAINT ARE VERY SERIOUS. I DONT THINK ANYTHING HAS BEEN BLOWN OUT OF PROPORTION. MAYBE CHINA FEELS IT IS "HYPED" BECAUSE FOOD AND PRODUCT SAFETY ARE NOT AT THE TOP OF THEIR LIST.

I GUESS THE WASHINGTON POST IS ON THE CHINESE PAYROLL AND THE NAU GLOBALIST TO BOOT!

I read that Venazuala was irate. They found formaldahide in the clothes. I think thats how you spell it. Costa Rica burned their toothpaste comming off the ships. So it isn't just America having problems with their products.

the Xinhua story states in trying to make the case for racism in the U.S. media.

I don't know about you guys, but I have had it...UP TO HERE, with countries such as China and Mexico (both of which actively shun ethnic diversity) making ANY racist claims against America.

We are talking hypocrisy to the enth degree here.

I am telling stores, catalog shopping, restaurants and others I do not want to purchase, eat, wear products from China. I was told recently that a well know Seafood chain used catfish from China. I was inquiring about recent changes in their hushpuppies, the meal inside is vastly different now and I wanted to know if the source for their grain was China. This information was revealed about their fish. The idea of eating there again has left me.

I have inquired into the source of vitamin ingredients and where they come from and that is a circus in itself for information. People want to sell, they want to make money, and forget the health and concern of the American people and their families.

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I had ordered a blanket for my niece and when I discovered in was made in China, I promptly sent it back. After reading about blankets from China that were causing skin irritations and breathing problems, it is not worth it.

I am searching now for vintage Pyrex pans that are made in the USA. Why cook in things that can leech chemicals or lead into your food.

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Georgiapeach wrote:

I am searching now for vintage Pyrex pans that are made in the USA.

LOL! I have been an avid collector (and user) of vintage PYREX, Fire King, & Glas Bake for years. Yes, these are (were) some of the BEST products ever made in the USA.

Thanks China for giving WND a compliment. YES they TELL THE TRUTH TO US, UNLIKE THE COMMUNISTS WHO DO NOT WANT PEOPLE KNOWING THE TRUTH. SOUND FAMILIAR?

Yes, greyparrot, we can have greater trust in well made products from the USA, even if some are from years past. I have a great many vintage pyrex products and the quality is truly long lasting. I have a few fire king too I believe.

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