AIDS in Developing Countries

AIDS in Developing Countries | The Chinese Government Is Hampering the Fight Against the AIDS Epidemic

Philip P. Pan is a foreign correspondent in China for The Washington Post.

Summary: The Chinese government’s position is that AIDS is a problem to be handled only by the government. As a result, individuals with AIDS who are desperate to get help, and grass-roots organizations that may want to address the AIDS issue are discouraged from speaking out about the disease. Generally, the Chinese government does not allow people with AIDS to be seen on television or to be interviewed by the media because if reporters were allowed to interview those with...

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