China witholding H5N1 Information

China hasn't shared H5N1 viruses, creating gap in emerging picture: officials:

"Chinese authorities have not shared samples of H5N1 avian flu viruses with scientists outside the country since the spring of 2004, leaving influenza experts worried that the world has an incomplete picture of how the worrisome viruses are evolving.

With confirmation of human cases of H5N1 infection in China, the need to look at a range of viral samples or isolates from that country has taken on a heightened sense of urgency, officials say."

This is far more serious than a few "local government officials" just "covering-up minor mistakes"; this is blantant obfuscation and uncooperation.