Li Yuanjian
Coverage of Li Yuanjian in the Nexus archive.
- Hong Kong probes civil service negligence in 15-year delay over baby blunder case
Hong Kong authorities are investigating potential civil service negligence in a 15-year delay by the Medical Council to address a complaint against a paediatrician linked to a boy’s permanent disability. The case involves newborn Li Yuanjian, whose mainland Chinese parents filed the complaint in 2010, and Health Secretary Lo Chung-mau acknowledged avoidable delays in handling the case.
- Parents of boy paralysed by medical blunder welcome penalty but vow to fight on
Parents of a boy paralyzed by a medical error in Hong Kong have accepted a penalty against the responsible pediatrician but continue their fight for accountability. The couple, Li Zhijian and Peng Hongying, pursued justice for 16 years after their son Li Yuanjian was left paralyzed, with a medical watchdog ruling the pediatrician guilty of professional misconduct.
- Doctor given 9‑month ban over misconduct in case that left boy disabled for life
A Hong Kong paediatrician, Dr Sit Sou-chi, was removed from the General Register for nine months without suspension after being found guilty of professional misconduct in a case involving a newborn who suffered a seizure in 2009 and was left permanently disabled. The medical watchdog determined the doctor failed to conduct necessary and immediate investigations on the infant, Li Yuanjian.