China

That could make the virus spread more quickly and widely

Downplaying the spread of a deadly new virus is a dangerous strategy

62 cases of the novel coronavirus have been identified in the city of Wuhan

The latest cases bring to 45 the number of people who have contracted the illness

It's the latest sign of slowing growth prospects for the world’s second-largest economy

"The Chinese people are in the best position to judge China's human rights condition, which is at its historical best," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang on Wednesday.