 The central government eventually ordered commercial clinics to be shut down in 1995, reopening them in 1997 after stronger regulations on blood donation practices were instituted, although there is evidence that dangerous and unhygienic practices were not completely eliminated.Both Gao and Wang eventually left China for the United States, citing apparent government harassment and intimidation resulting from their advocacy efforts.Even after acknowledging the issue, central and local government bodies sought to suppress discussion or coverage.