Gansu Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government: We express our deep apologies to the children and their parents. We will comprehensively strengthen the daily supervision and inspection of food safety in various levels and types of schools.

On July 20th, the investigation team of the Gansu Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government released a report on the investigation and disposal of the abnormal blood lead levels in children at the Heshi Peixin Kindergarten in Maiji District of Tianshui City. The Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government deeply regret the occurrence of abnormal blood lead levels in children at the Heshi Peixin Kindergarten in Maiji District of Tianshui City and express profound apologies to the affected children and their parents. We will adopt a "zero tolerance" attitude to thoroughly investigate and deal with any violations of laws and regulations by relevant departments and personnel, regardless of the units or individuals involved, ensuring that every aspect is thoroughly examined and sternly addressed without any tolerance for wrongdoing. We will draw lessons from this incident and strengthen the daily supervision and inspection of food safety in all levels and types of schools, especially primary and secondary schools and kindergartens. We will also carry out a special rectification in the medical and health system, resolutely rectify any existing problems, and prevent similar incidents from happening again. We will always prioritize the well-being of the people, address the concerns of parents, and provide full support and services for the treatment of affected children to safeguard the health and safety of the people wholeheartedly. Sincere thanks to the supervision of the society and media friends.