The lead paint poisoning scandal rocking China

Chinese officials are racing to address fallout from a new investigation into the thus far nonfatal lead poisoning of more than 200 schoolchildren in the western province of Gansu. In a report released Sunday, officials cited widespread lapses in safety protocols, as well as efforts by local figures to cover up the sprawling scandal — the latest in China's ongoing struggle with lead and food safety.

Not only are school officials at Heshi Peixin Kindergarten in Tianshui city accused of adding...