February 15, 2020 coronavirus news
4 years, 10 months ago

February 15, 2020 coronavirus news

CNN  

Chinese President Xi Jinping is facing a major challenge to his vast system of censorship and information control, but history does not bode well for those arrayed against him. Following revelations that authorities in Wuhan downplayed news of the coronavirus outbreak in December and silenced whistleblowers, there have been numerous calls for freedom of speech and a relaxation of censorship. As the outrage threatened to boil over, Beijing quickly dispatched an anti-corruption task force to Wuhan and surrounding Hubei province – the epicenter of the outbreak, with the clear implication that they would come back with some scalps to assuage public anger. At the same time, state media ramped up positive stories about efforts to rein in the outbreak, and Xi himself made his first public appearance related to the virus. Xi steps in: Xi’s reappearance after weeks of being away allowed propaganda authorities to ensure that he could be cast as the nation’s protector, and avoid any of the blame for the myriad missteps by authorities in Hubei and elsewhere.

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China wants to keep coronavirus critics silent – but its journalists are fighting back
4 years, 9 months ago

China wants to keep coronavirus critics silent – but its journalists are fighting back

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The government doesn’t want Chinese citizens to have access …

China Exonerates Dr. Li Wenliang Reprimanded For Warning About Coronavirus Outbreak
4 years, 9 months ago

China Exonerates Dr. Li Wenliang Reprimanded For Warning About Coronavirus Outbreak

Huff Post  

After seeing thousands of new cases daily at the peak of the city’s outbreak a month ago, Wuhan on Friday had its second consecutive day with no new confirmed or suspected cases. The National Health Commission said all of the 39 new cases recorded Friday in China were brought from overseas, showing that rigid travel restrictions and social distancing requirements …

China exonerates whistleblower doctor reprimanded for warning of coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

China exonerates whistleblower doctor reprimanded for warning of coronavirus

India TV News  

China has vindicated a doctor who first warned about the coronavirus outbreak but was reprimanded by the Chinese authorities and later died of the disease. The party's top disciplinary body said the police force in Wuhan had revoked its admonishment of Dr. Li Wenliang that had included a threat of arrest. No new COVID-19 domestic case in China The National …

Chinese keyword censorship, the coronavirus angle
4 years, 9 months ago

Chinese keyword censorship, the coronavirus angle

Wired  

*Looks like the social media police were at it pretty hot and heavy since December 31st. Picking out and deleting keywords, a rather meticulous process Censored Contagion How Information on the Coronavirus is Managed on Chinese Social Media By Lotus Ruan, Jeffrey Knockel, and Masashi Crete-Nishihata March 3, 2020 Key Findings YY, a live-streaming platform in China, began to censor …

February 15, 2020 coronavirus news
4 years, 10 months ago

February 15, 2020 coronavirus news

CNN  

Chinese President Xi Jinping is facing a major challenge to his vast system of censorship and information control, but history does not bode well for those arrayed against him. Following revelations that authorities in Wuhan downplayed news of the coronavirus outbreak in December and silenced whistleblowers, there have been numerous calls for freedom of speech and a relaxation of censorship. …

Death of whistleblower ignites calls for political reform in China
4 years, 11 months ago

Death of whistleblower ignites calls for political reform in China

The Hindu  

The death of a whistleblowing doctor who was reprimanded for warning about the new coronavirus has sparked rare calls for political reform and free speech in China. At least two open letters demanding free speech have circulated on social media since the 34-year-old's death — one signed by 10 professors in Wuhan. Li's efforts “vigorously maintained the interests of the …

February 8, 2020 coronavirus news
4 years, 11 months ago

February 8, 2020 coronavirus news

CNN  

A lawyer turned citizen journalist reporting from in Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, has been forcibly quarantined, friends and relatives said on Friday. “I’m scared, I have the virus in front of me and behind me China’s law enforcement,” Chen told viewers in an emotional video recorded on January 30 before his disappearance. Chen Qiushi: Wuhan is short …

February 8, 2020 coronavirus news
4 years, 11 months ago

February 8, 2020 coronavirus news

CNN  

A lawyer turned citizen journalist reporting from in Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, has been forcibly quarantined, friends and relatives said on Friday. “I’m scared, I have the virus in front of me and behind me China’s law enforcement,” Chen told viewers in an emotional video recorded on January 30 before his disappearance. Chen Qiushi: Wuhan is short …

Li Wenliang, China’s hero doctor, was punished for telling truth about coronavirus (opinion)
4 years, 11 months ago

Li Wenliang, China’s hero doctor, was punished for telling truth about coronavirus (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Michael Bociurkiw is a global affairs analyst and a former spokesman for the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. As Li recently told the Chinese magazine Caixin before his death: “I think a healthy society should not only have one kind of voice.” Li is credited with being the first medical professional to sound the alarm on …

Death Of Doctor Who Warned Of Coronavirus Unleashes Fury At Chinese Officials
4 years, 11 months ago

Death Of Doctor Who Warned Of Coronavirus Unleashes Fury At Chinese Officials

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BEIJING — The death of a young doctor who was reprimanded for warning about China’s new virus triggered an outpouring Friday of praise for him and fury that communist authorities put politics above public safety. “A hero who released information about Wuhan’s epidemic in the early stage, Dr. Li Wenliang is immortal,” the China Center for Disease …

China announces probe into death of Li Wenliang; doctor was first to raise alarm about coronavirus in early January
4 years, 11 months ago

China announces probe into death of Li Wenliang; doctor was first to raise alarm about coronavirus in early January

Firstpost  

On 3 January, Li and the seven others were summoned by Wuhan police for ‘spreading fake information on the internet’, state-run China Daily reported Beijing: China’s anti-graft watchdog on Friday launched a probe into the death of a whistle blower doctor who was reprimanded by police for spreading “rumours” about the coronavirus outbreak in China that has claimed over 630 …

Death of Chinese doctor who warned about coronavirus sparks outpouring of anger
4 years, 11 months ago

Death of Chinese doctor who warned about coronavirus sparks outpouring of anger

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. News of his death on Friday morning became the …

China hails coronavirus whistleblower as ‘hero willing to speak the truth’
4 years, 11 months ago

China hails coronavirus whistleblower as ‘hero willing to speak the truth’

Hindustan Times  

China on Friday said it will investigate the death of the whistleblower doctor who was reprimanded by Wuhan police for issuing an early warning about the Coronavirus outbreak in January before it was officially announced. On Friday, China’s National Supervisory Commission decided to dispatch an inspection group to Wuhan, capital city of Hubei Province, to thoroughly investigate issues related to …

China rage over coronavirus death of whistleblower doctor, orders high-level probe
4 years, 11 months ago

China rage over coronavirus death of whistleblower doctor, orders high-level probe

India TV News  

China's anti-graft watchdog on Friday launched a probe into the death of a whistle blower doctor who was reprimanded by police for spreading "rumours" about the coronavirus outbreak in China that has claimed over 630 lives, amid an outpouring of global grief and anger over his demise. China's ruling Communist Party has sent a high-level investigation team to the epidemic-hit …

February 7, 2020 coronavirus news
4 years, 11 months ago

February 7, 2020 coronavirus news

CNN  

Li Wenliang, the Chinese whistleblower doctor in Wuhan who died on February 6, 2020. Li Wenliang The death of Chinese whistleblower Li Wenliang after he became infected with the novel coronavirus has sparked an unprecedented outpouring of grief and anger toward the government in China. Li hadn’t wanted to become a public figure – he was first interviewed anonymously by …

February 7, 2020 coronavirus news
4 years, 11 months ago

February 7, 2020 coronavirus news

CNN  

Li Wenliang, the Chinese whistleblower doctor in Wuhan who died on February 6, 2020. Li Wenliang The death of Chinese whistleblower Li Wenliang after he became infected with the novel coronavirus has sparked an unprecedented outpouring of grief and anger toward the government in China. Li hadn’t wanted to become a public figure – he was first interviewed anonymously by …

Chinese whistleblowing doctor dies of coronavirus
4 years, 11 months ago

Chinese whistleblowing doctor dies of coronavirus

The Hindu  

A whistleblowing Chinese doctor who was reprimanded for “spreading rumours” about the coronavirus before it was officially recognised died on Thursday after testing positive for the virus, the hospital where he worked said. Li Wenliang, an ophthalmologist at a hospital in Wuhan, the city at the epicentre of the outbreak, was one of eight people reprimanded by Wuhan police last …

Coronavirus whistleblower doctor Li Wenliang dies from infection in Wuhan, local hospital says
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus whistleblower doctor Li Wenliang dies from infection in Wuhan, local hospital says

ABC  

A Wuhan hospital says a Chinese doctor who blew the whistle on the outbreak of coronavirus only to be reprimanded by police has died from the virus, amid confusion over earlier reports of his death and then resuscitation. Key points: Li Wenliang was reprimanded by local police after trying to warn medics of the outbreak He was later diagnosed with …

China To Investigate After Whistleblower Doctor Dies From Coronavirus
4 years, 11 months ago

China To Investigate After Whistleblower Doctor Dies From Coronavirus

NPR  

China To Investigate After Whistleblower Doctor Dies From Coronavirus Enlarge this image toggle caption AFP via Getty Images AFP via Getty Images China says it has launched an investigation into "issues" related to the death on Friday of a doctor whose early efforts to alert his colleagues to the dangers of a new coronavirus were quashed by authorities. Meanwhile, President …

Grief, anger in China as doctor who warned about coronavirus dies
4 years, 11 months ago

Grief, anger in China as doctor who warned about coronavirus dies

Al Jazeera  

Dr Li Wenliang, a 34-year-old ophthalmologist, was reprimanded by officials after warning about the disease in December. In response to the doctor’s death, China’s anti-corruption agency, the National Supervisory Commission, announced on Friday that it is sending a team to Hubei to conduct a “comprehensive investigation.” In an almost unprecedented scene, people’s Weibo and WeChat feeds were filled with grief …

Chinese doctor who sounded alarm about coronavirus outbreak dies
4 years, 11 months ago

Chinese doctor who sounded alarm about coronavirus outbreak dies

Hindustan Times  

A Chinese doctor who got in trouble with authorities in the communist country for sounding an early warning about the coronavirus outbreak died Friday after coming down with the illness, a hospital reported. The Wuhan Central Hospital said on its social media account that Dr Li Wenliang, a 34-year-old ophthalmologist, was “unfortunately infected during the fight against the pneumonia epidemic …

Chinese Doctor Who Sounded Alarm On Coronavirus Dead At 34
4 years, 11 months ago

Chinese Doctor Who Sounded Alarm On Coronavirus Dead At 34

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BEIJING — A Chinese doctor who got in trouble with authorities in the communist country for sounding an early warning about the coronavirus outbreak died after coming down with the illness Friday, a hospital reported. The Wuhan Central Hospital said on its social media account that Dr. Li Wenliang, a 34-year-old ophthalmologist, was “unfortunately infected during the …

Whistle-blower Li Wenliang had warned of Coronavirus, was reprimanded by police: A tale to tell
4 years, 11 months ago

Whistle-blower Li Wenliang had warned of Coronavirus, was reprimanded by police: A tale to tell

India TV News  

Doctor Li Wenliang who had warned other medics about coronavirus, died of the virus on Thursday. On December 30, Li Wenliang texted his medical school batchmates that seven patients from a local seafood market had been diagnosed with a SARS-like illness and quarantined in his hospital. Li was working in Wuhan, the central Chinese city at the epicenter of the …

Chinese doctor who first warned about coronavirus outbreak dies
4 years, 11 months ago

Chinese doctor who first warned about coronavirus outbreak dies

India TV News  

Chinese doctor Li Wenliang, 34, who warned other medics of the coronavirus outbreak died of the epidemic on Thursday. He was the first to report about the virus way back in December last year when it first emerged in Wuhan, the provincial capital of China's central Hubei province. He dropped a bombshell in his medical school alumni group on the …

February 6, 2020 coronavirus news
4 years, 11 months ago

February 6, 2020 coronavirus news

CNN  

Editor’s note:This story has been updated to reflect further reporting from Chinese state media and an official statement from the hospital. The Chinese doctor who sounded early warnings about the Wuhan coronavirus is in a critical condition, according to the hospital treating him and several state media outlets. Wuhan Central Hospital said on its official Weibo account that Li Wenliang, …

Chinese doctor who first found out about coronavirus was censored. Now, he's dead due to virus
4 years, 11 months ago

Chinese doctor who first found out about coronavirus was censored. Now, he's dead due to virus

India Today  

The Chinese doctor who first warned his government of the coronavirus outbreak but had his claims dismissed has now died of the virus. Li Wenliang, who had first shared suspicion of a Sars-like illness spreading in Wuhan, died on Thursday after he was infected by the coronavirus, the state-run Global Times reported. READ | Punch your coronavirus stress away, China …

Wuhan hospital announces death of whistleblower doctor Li Wenliang
4 years, 11 months ago

Wuhan hospital announces death of whistleblower doctor Li Wenliang

CNN  

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the latest statement from Wuhan Central Hospital, after confusion in state media reports. Li Wenliang died of the virus in the early hours of Friday morning local time, Wuhan Central Hospital, where he worked, said in a statement. Hours of confusion followed, with Wuhan Central Hospital releasing a statement saying Li …

Coronavirus Whistleblower Dies From The Disease In China
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus Whistleblower Dies From The Disease In China

NPR  

Coronavirus Whistleblower Dies From The Disease In China Enlarge this image toggle caption Barcroft Media/Getty Images Barcroft Media/Getty Images Updated at 9:20 p.m. ET A Chinese doctor who was among the first to blow the whistle on the new coronavirus has died from the disease, the hospital treating him said on social media early Friday local time. Sponsor Message Asia …

Chinese doctor who sounded the alarm about coronavirus dies
4 years, 11 months ago

Chinese doctor who sounded the alarm about coronavirus dies

LA Times  

Li Wenliang was reprimanded by police after warning colleagues about a new respiratory disease in Wuhan. A Chinese doctor who got in trouble with authorities in the communist country for sounding an early warning about the coronavirus outbreak died Friday after coming down with the illness, a hospital reported. The Wuhan Central Hospital said on its social media account that …

A doctor was arrested for warning China about the coronavirus. Then he died of it
4 years, 11 months ago

A doctor was arrested for warning China about the coronavirus. Then he died of it

LA Times  

He sent warnings of a deadly virus on social media. Within an hour of Li’s death, the trending topic “Wuhan government owes Dr. Li Wenliang an apology” on the social platform Weibo was censored. Even with other recent challenges — a U.S.-China trade war, unrest in Hong Kong, Taiwan’s assertion of sovereignty, and global criticism over Xi’s detention of Uighur …

Wuhan turns to social media to vent anger at coronavirus response
4 years, 11 months ago

Wuhan turns to social media to vent anger at coronavirus response

Al Jazeera  

Chongqing, China – Jianguo was exhausted when he returned home after a long day’s work at Wuhan’s Pulmonary Hospital, one of the medical facilities designated to treat those infected with a new type of coronavirus in the central Chinese city. “But the situation in Wuhan is still dire.” The picture, which was quickly shared and liked by thousands of Weibo …

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