https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chinese-kindergarten-operator-given-life-in-prison-after-200-pupils-poisoned-with-leadContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chinese-kindergarten-operator-given-life-in-prison-after-200-pupils-poisoned-with-leadhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chinese-kindergarten-operator-given-life-in-prison-after-200-pupils-poisoned-with-lead#u146774Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:20:38 +0000A kindergarten operator in Northwest China has been sentenced to life in prison after more than 200 children and dozens of staff members were poisoned with lead from toxic paint added to school meals. Li Huifang, the de facto operator of Heshi Peixin Kindergarten in Tianshui city's Maiji district, received a life sentence along with the confiscation of 500,000 yuan of personal assets for producing and selling toxic and harmful food. Five additional staff members received prison terms ranging from six to 15 years for their roles in serving the tainted food.Why it mattersThe convictions fol