Chinese health chief Ma Xiaowei steps down after steering nation through pandemic and defending strict zero-Covid

Ma mobilised thousands of medical staff to help during major outbreaks while arguing in favour of stringent testing, quarantines and lockdowns.

Chinese health chief Ma Xiaowei steps down after steering nation through pandemic and defending strict zero-Covid

Chinese health chief Ma Xiaowei steps down after steering nation through pandemic and defending strict zero-Covid

Chinese health chief Ma Xiaowei steps down after steering nation through pandemic and defending strict zero-Covid

Chinese health chief Ma Xiaowei steps down after steering nation through pandemic and defending strict zero-Covid

Chinese health chief Ma Xiaowei steps down after steering nation through pandemic and defending strict zero-Covid