Zhang Wenkang
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| Simplified Chinese | 张文康 | ||||||
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Zhang Wenkang(born 1940 in Nanhui, Shanghai) was the health minister of China[1] during the SARS outbreak[2] who was sacked for mishandling the matter.[3]
Zhang was a supporter of former President Jiang Zemin. After he was fired, he was placed in various ceremonial positions.
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| Preceded by Chen Minzhang |
Minister of Health of China 1998–2003 |
Succeeded by Wu Yi |
References
- ↑ "Biography of Zhang Wenkang". China Vitae. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ↑ "Sars death toll rises to 235". The Guardian. 22 April 2003. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ↑ "Top Chinese officials sacked as SARS cover-up revealed". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 20 April 2003. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
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