The third major case of lead poisoning this month in China reported over 200 children to have unsafe level of lead in blood, Yunnan Province.

Mass demonstrations are held in north-western villages of China against the activities of heavy metal smelting industries that cause unacceptable health risk to the population and environment.

Chinese National Environmental Ministry ratified a new Implementation Plan for Heavy Metal Pollution Control, yet to be approved by State Council. Last week, 615 out of 713 children tested positive for lead in Shaanxi (northern China).