At least six Chinese provinces have begun conducting spot checks on businesses and confiscating suspect products. BEIJING: China is cracking down on “wax bottle candy”, a popular snack among children that is also sold abroad, over food safety concerns. Known for their chewy texture and colourful appearance, the candies – known colloquially as “la ping tang” – are made from beeswax and contain syrup. They’ve seen a recent surge in popularity, driven by influencers showcasing the snack. But a