China Faults Local Police in Muzzling of Whistle-Blowing Doctor
- Disciplinary body urges withdrawal of Li Wenliang’s reprimand
- Finding stops short of recommending punishment of officials
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China’s top disciplinary body called on Wuhan police to withdraw a reprimand against a whistle-blowing local doctor, as authorities sought to neutralize an emotional symbol of efforts to suppress warnings about the deadly virus sweeping the globe.