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“A healthy society must have more than one voice.” —Dr. Li Wenliang, 1985-2020

Today marks the fifth anniversary of Dr. Li Wenliang's tragic passing from COVID-19.

Much had happened between the initial outbreak and the lockdown. For the what, how, and why of Chinese decision-making on the outbreak and much more:

Five years ago today, a senior advisory panel led by the 83-year old Dr. Zhong Nanshan--a hero during China's SARS crisis in 2003--was sent to Wuhan to help the national health leadership assess the novel coronavirus outbreak situation there and break the paralysis.

Five years ago on New Year's Day 2020, China initiated a health emergency response action program to deal with the novel coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, the initial epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic.

it wasn't until January 20 that human-to-human transmission of the novel coronavirus was finally announced.

For the what, how, and why the Chinese response faltered in the early days, get your copy of Wuhan: How the Covid-19 Outbreak in China Spiraled Out of Control.

Five years ago today, a small diagnostic laboratory in the southern city of Guangzhou identified a SARS-like coronavirus in a patient sample that came from Wuhan Central Hospital.

I'm thrilled to see that Wuhan: How the Covid-19 Outbreak in China Spiraled Out of Control (audio edition) is currently the No. 1 new release in the Asia Politics & Government category. A heartfelt thanks to David Shih for lending his voice as the narrator and bringing this project to life.

Pleased to see this profile of Wuhan: How the Covid-19 Outbreak Spiraled Out of Control

"A professor’s unique position helps him unravel the early days of the pandemic in a new book" political-science.uchicago.edu/node/30566 @UChicagoPoliSci with special thanks to @sarah_steimer

Friends who wish to obtain the book from the publisher/distributor can use the code ASFLYQ6 to receive a 30% pre-order discount at the Oxford UP website:
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Wishing you a peaceful and joyous holiday season and a happy New Year:

I am pleased to share that my new book, Wuhan: How the COVID-19 Outbreak in China Spiraled Out of Control, will be released on March 1, 2024. You may preorder from your favorite store or online.

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