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New York mourns coronavirus whistle-blower doctor Li Wenliang

Xinyan Yu,Joy YT ChangandLaura Ma

Hundreds of people in New York commemorated Dr Li Wenliang, the coronavirus whistle-blower who died from the disease last week, in a tribute at Central Park on February 9. Li was detained and silenced by Chinese authorities after he warned fellow medics about the outbreak in late December. His death has sparked public anger and united many in China to call for freedom of speech.

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