Quanjian's branch is closed in Zhengzhou, Central China's Henan province. [Photo/VCG] The State Administration of Market Regulation, along with 12 other government ministries and agencies, jointly launched a nationwide 100-day campaign on Tuesday to crack down on illegal practices involving health products. The clampdown came amid growing controversies surrounding Tianjin-based healthcare products giant Quanjian, which is suspected of organizing pyramid schemes and engaging in scams that exaggerated the effectiveness of its products. Zhang Mao, head of the administration, said in a telephone meeting on Tuesday that the company's illegal practices disrupted the market order, violated the rights and interests of consumers and damaged social peace and security. Zhang asked various regulatory agencies to investigate vigorously and expose serious cases during the campaign. They should also enhance their supervision in the food and drug markets and use various means to eliminate potential risks, he said. For the time being, various regulators from around the country should stop reviewing health products or providing seals that certify their quality, Zhang said, adding that violators will be held accountable. Twelve other government bodies are involved in the campaign. Key targets are products and industries closely related to the everyday lives of people, as well as gadgets, clothing and household appliances that claim to have health benefits, a joint action plan said. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said it will establish a 24-hour surveillance system that can catch illegal activity online and curb spam phone calls promoting health products. The Ministry of Civil Affairs said it will investigate social service facilities for the elderly, which have been a major target for scams involving health supplements. China's health supplement market came under fire recently when healthcare information sharing platform Dingxiang Doctor posted an article about a 7-year-old girl who died of cancer after suspending her chemotherapy to take herbal products made by Quanjian. The article said the company's advertisements claimed the products had an anti-cancer effect. Quanjian objected to the article and threatened to sue the platform for libel, but the platform stood by its report. After investigation by local authorities, 18 suspects, including the chairman and founder of Quanjian, were detained on suspicion of organizing a pyramid scheme and engaging in false advertising. [email protected]silicone braceletsevent wristbandsrubber band braceletsfuck cancer bracelet
Lin Peng spent three months riding his secondhand tricycle and picking up trash on the way Lin Peng rides on his tricycle along the Sichuan-Tibe Highway en route to Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet autonomous region. Provided to China Daily A young traveler who collected garbage alongside the Sichuan-Tibet Highway for nearly three months has attracted a lot of social media attention recently. Lin Peng, 28, spent 90 days on the road after quitting his job with a telecommunications company in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. After starting his journey in Ya'an, Sichuan province, on April 20, he cycled and trekked more than 20 kilometers every day, collecting rubbish on the way. Lin arrived in Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet autonomous region, on July 21 and returned home recently. Most of the time during his journey he was on his own, with just his tongs, a pair of gloves and a secondhand tricycle with a flat cart. Sometimes he made friends with hikers inspired by his cleanup campaign, and they helped him collect waste for a few days before going their separate ways. His face has become weather-beaten and tanned from his time on the road. Lin said it was his second visit to Tibet, after a cycling trip last year, but this time he chose to make his journey a small contribution to nature. I'm always sad to see that so many beautiful spots are polluted, and I decided to make another trip for environmental protection, he said. The last time I was in Tibet, I saw a lot of waste on the roads, in the rivers and at the Base Camp of Qomolangma (known as Mount Everest in the West), and my heart was crying. He said another reason for adventure was to repay the kindhearted people who helped him on last year's trip, when he first thought about becoming a promoter of environmental protection. Temperatures in Tibet in May can be frigid, and the weather was fickle, making it one of the biggest challenges on his journey. Lin frequently encountered extreme weather conditions such as blizzards and hail, and on May 4, when climbing Zheduo Mountain in Sichuan, he ran into three snowstorms.
