Li Wenliang

A placard showing a picture of Zhang Zhan is shown held by a man wearing a striped shirt.

China sentences lawyer who reported on outbreak to 4 years

December 28, 2020Conflict & Justice

A Chinese court on Monday sentenced a former lawyer who reported on the early stage of the coronavirus outbreak to four years in prison on charges of “picking fights and provoking trouble,” one of her lawyers said.

Semi-quarantined: Living with the coronavirus outbreak in Hong Kong

February 12, 2020COVID-19

A person wearing a mask is shown in soft focu near a black and white photograph of Dr. Li Wenliang.

Death of Chinese coronavirus doctor sparks online anger at government

February 7, 2020COVID-19

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