New Wave of Mysterious Childhood Pneumonia in China Prompted International Calls for Transparency

Similar illnesses have been reported in several countries in Europe, the United States, and Asia.
New Wave of Mysterious Childhood Pneumonia in China Prompted International Calls for Transparency
Children receive an IV drip at a children's hospital in Beijing on Nov. 23, 2023. Jade Gao /AFP via Getty Images
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In Beijing and cities across China, hospitals are overflowing with children suffering from pneumonia and similar respiratory infections. The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) lack of transparency with the international community is an ongoing concern and many countries are considering preventative measures for fear of a repeat of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Outside of China, it has been referred to as a “mysterious respiratory illness.” Similar illnesses have been reported in several countries in Europe, the United States, and Asia.

Julia Ye is an Australian-based reporter who joined The Epoch Times in 2021. She mainly covers China-related issues and has been a reporter since 2003.
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