Zhang Wenkang

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]

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Zhang.
Zhang Wenkang
Traditional Chinese張文康
Simplified Chinese张文康

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
Chen Minzhang		 Minister of Health of China
1998–2003 (SARS crisis)		 Succeeded by
Wu Yi


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