Commentary
During the new wave of COVID-19 cases and deaths in China, it’s hard not to notice the number of deaths among high-ranking officials and elites.
For example, in less than one month, between Dec. 15, 2022, and Jan. 13, 22 members of the Chinese Academy of Engineers passed away, while only 12 died in 2021, according to the academy’s official website. Most were between the ages of 80 and 100—their lifespan is way above the national average. Like the officials at the provincial level and above, the scientists and experts at the national academy level enjoy free medical care and many other benefits. Their health is well taken care of—even during the pandemic….