Zhang Wenkang
Zhang Wenkang (simplified Chinese: 张文康; traditional Chinese: 張文康; pinyin: Zhāng Wénkāng; 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.
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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