Technology and cash - higher rewards for whistleblowers - are good ways to punish lawbreakers, according to some food safety experts.

"Electronic monitors in restaurant kitchens can provide a panoramic view of the action," said Qiu Baochang, head of the lawyers' group of the China Consumers' Association.

Local governments and officials should also take responsibility for food safety, Qiu said.

"The governor should be dismissed from office upon the occurrence of any food scandal and not get another post for the rest of their life. It's like those who have a record of drunk driving being barred from driving forever," he added.

Questions:

1. What will be the key targets of the planned crack down?

2. How many restaurants will the food inspector visit daily this year?

3. How many Leshan restaurants were found to use poppy capsules in 2008?

Answers:

1. Hotpot broth, beverages and seasonings.

2. 35.

3. 12 out of 401.

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