
A lead poisoning scandal at a kindergarten in northwest China – and the local government’s alleged attempt to cover up wrongdoing – has sparked public backlash, with observers saying the case highlights a pattern often seen in the wake of high-profile safety incidents.Liu Qifang, the father of a girl who attended the kindergarten at the centre of the scandal, received a phone call from an unknown caller last week, according to South Reviews magazine on Tuesday.The caller confirmed Liu’s...