[jml7c5]

This seems a bit too conspiracy-minded. The article notes that it's likely a colleague who poisoned him.

Besides, why would the Chinese government go down that route when they already have the power to censor and direct the production?

[wayneftw]

As if you need to be conspiracy-minded to think the Chinese government will straight up assassinate you for pushing the wrong message.

[Aeronwen]

That's the point. They don't need to be covert and use poison.

[wayneftw]

Ahh, thanks for clarifying. Yes, that's a good point.