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Stung by the torrent of criticism of his government, Hu finally decided to act. He and Premier Wen Jiabao warned their satraps to report SARS cases factually or face punishment, and authorized a massive media campaign to educate the masses about the disease--an almost revolutionary policy shift for a leadership structure that feels more comfortable with obfuscation than openness. On Wednesday, Hu appointed Wu Yi, a tough-talking former Trade Minister, to take over responsibility for the government's fight against SARS. Some China watchers believe that the public clamor for transparency may create an opportunity...
...epidemic is just one of the government's challenges. Another is modulating public perception of how well its leaders are handling the fight against SARS. The stage is set for a massive political realignment, with the fate of China's new leaders Party chief and President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao in the hot seat. "This battle is theirs to win or lose," says an editor of an influential Party newspaper in Beijing. "If they can get SARS under control, they'll be untouchable...
...film, and I wanted to do it without compromise." That movie, 1972's groundbreaking One's Own Choice, swept virtually every major category at India's national film awards, including Best Film and Best Direction. India's New Wave movement had come of age, and Adoor had become its premier practitioner...
...Penn Relays, among the premier amateur track and field meets in the nation, generally draw over 100,000 spectators over a three-day period...
Atlanta became Morris’ second home from December until March. He went down to Georgia to train with premier fitness guru Chip Smith, who specializes in getting NFL prospects ready for the league’s February “combine”—a comprehensive scouting weekend where coaches from all 32 pro teams examine nearly every player...