Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects the coronavirus prevention and control work in Beijing on February 10. (Picture: Xinhua)Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects the coronavirus prevention and control work in Beijing on February 10. (Picture: Xinhua)
Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects the coronavirus prevention and control work in Beijing on February 10. (Picture: Xinhua)
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China officially makes internet rumor-mongering a crime amid coronavirus

New cyberspace regulations come into effect as authorities face criticism over handling of whistle-blowing doctor

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Karen Chiu
Karen Chiu

Updated: 3:04pm, 2 Mar, 2020

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Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects the coronavirus prevention and control work in Beijing on February 10. (Picture: Xinhua)Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects the coronavirus prevention and control work in Beijing on February 10. (Picture: Xinhua)
Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects the coronavirus prevention and control work in Beijing on February 10. (Picture: Xinhua)
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