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Zhang Wenkang
Traditional Chinese張文康
Simplified Chinese张文康

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 Jiang Zemin, former General Secretary of the Communist Party of China. After he was fired, he was placed in various ceremonial positions.

References

  1. ^ "Biography of Zhang Wenkang". China Vitae. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
  2. ^ "Sars death toll rises to 235". The Guardian. 22 April 2003. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
  3. ^ "Top Chinese officials sacked as SARS cover-up revealed". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 20 April 2003. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
Government offices
Preceded by Minister of Health of China
1998–2003 (SARS crisis)
Succeeded by