7 Feb 2020

Anger in China after coronavirus whistleblower doctor dies from disease

International Editor

There has been an outpouring of grief and anger in China after the doctor who raised the alarm over the coronavirus died of the disease.

There has been an outpouring of grief and anger in China after the doctor who raised the alarm over the coronavirus died of the disease.

Dr Li Wen Liang was harassed by the authorities after he posted his fears about the new virus on social media at the end of December.

Dr Li’s death has focused anger on China’s communist leadership, sparking calls on social media for more freedom of speech.