Quote Originally Posted by i961pie View Post
Dr Hilary on ITV said something similar, the experts working for the government have all the relative data, these other people don't and are only offering opinions. Which can be misleading and dangerous.
I doubt that people in China heard more than one message, which of course would be the Government's message. There probably wouldn't have been many/any experts on their TV channels being invited to analyse and challenge the 'official' view. It goes against everything I believe in with regard to free speech and a free society, but Chinese officials might argue that this clear message and the (relatively) unquestioning obedience of their people enabled them to turn the tide. Very slippery slope though...