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China denies 'cover-up' after Wuhan COVID-19 deaths rise 50%

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The Chinese government has denied any "cover-up" over official casualty figures, after a sudden increase in the number of deaths was revealed. "There's never been any cover-up and we will never authorise any cover-up," foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters on Friday.

The denial comes amid fresh criticism of China from some Western leaders -- including French President Emmanuel Macron -- who have questioned the accuracy of Beijing's statistics and transparency.

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