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Zero-covid policy stands in the way of vaccines for the elderly

China's government has no problem with draconian curfews, but is hesitant to impose mandatory vaccinations for the elderly. The latter often reject the immunization for fear of side effects. Moreover, authorities get in each other's way, preventing a successful vaccination campaign.

By Redaktion Table

Julia Haes Klaus Mühlhahn

Hong Kong: city in resistance

Hong Kong's history – from its British occupation to its return to China in 1997 and its struggle for self-assertion in the present – is the fascinating story of a city caught between the great powers of East and West. The most recent turning point for the economic metropolis was the inauguration of Xi Jinping.

By Redaktion Table

Human Rights Award: Nuremberg does not bow to pressure

The German city of Nuremberg will present its International Human Rights Award to Sayragul Sauytbay on Sunday. The Chinese woman with Kazakh roots was the first to publicly testify about human rights violations in Xinjiang. Despite Chinese threats of economic consequences, the ceremony will take place.

By Marcel Grzanna

Wuhan's heartfelt wish for many new Gerichs

No developing country in the world has received as much support from Germany in the form of expertise, technology transfer and all kinds of aid as the People's Republic has since the beginning of its reforms. Were we too naive in the face of a potential systemic rival?

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