Li Changjiang (C), head of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) answers questions during a press conference at the news center for the First Session of the the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) and the First Session of the 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in Beijing, capital of China, March 13, 2008. (Xinhua/Liu Quanlong)  

Earlier at the press conference, Li said that the Chinese government attaches great importance to food safety for the Olympics, and has taken effective measures to "prevent any possible mishap from happening."

"All food supply for the Games must meet the highest international safety standards and pass strict quality checks," he said.

"We sincerely hope that when athletes, coaches, friends from the media, and tourists from all over the world come to China for the Games, they could enjoy the high-level sports competition, also have a good taste of the best Chinese cuisine," he added.

(Xinhua News Agency March 14, 2008)