China insists on safety of exports

CHINA has insisted that more than 99 per cent of China’s exports are safe, amid the US recall of toys over fears they contained toxic lead paint.

“More than 99 per cent of the products China exports are of good quality and are safe,” Commerce Minister Bo Xilai said in a statement posted on his ministry’s website.

“We hope that the relevant sides will handle Chinese products in an objective, fair and rational manner. This should not impact the normal development of trade.”

Mr Bo made the remark Wednesday while meeting in Beijing with Mexico’s Economy Minister Eduardo Sojo, the statement said. -- AFP