People don't like being called stupid. I don't either. But it is taking me a while to realize that articles like the one, below, are being used to further the panic caused by the CV fake-news. Because, how do you appropriately apologize to the wife of a doctor you have executed?... especially when they won't even admit the execution? I expect she's scared witless, knowing in her heart what really happened to her husband.
China Apologizes To Wife Of Whistleblower Doctor Who Died After Contracting Coronavirus
China Apologizes To Wife Of Whistleblower Doctor Who Died After Contracting Coronavirus
Did you miss the official version? The local government (of Wuhan) was to blame, the Central government acted "promptly" after learning of the situation. If people there get angry enough, they might even get a few local officials (lower ranking?) executed as scapegoat.
I wouldn't be strange if the central gov did the apology for the mistake of their "subordinate" pending investigation and trial (with possible execution).
No execution would happen, China gov always treat their own officials quite mildly compared to the harshly ruled commoners.
Besides, in China doctors working in gov established hospitals are also considered a higher rank than commoners by officials.
That's why Dr Li was only reprimanded , a relatively mild punishment. Was he a commoner, he would stay in jail for about one week for spreading the so-called rumor.
Ironically, if he stayed in jail. He probably would not get Coronavirus while treating patients and passed away tragically.
