Bald 90 Jahre ist der ehemalige Armeearzt Jiang Yanyong alt. Seit zwei Jahren lebt er im Hausarrest in Peking. Beherzt deckte er 2003 die Epidemie Sars auf. Als er die Parteiführung nun zum zweiten Mal aufforderte, sich dem unbewältigten Erbe ihrer Militäraktion vom 4. Juni 1989 zu stellen, verhängte Peking ihren politischen Lockdown gegen den Unbeugsamen.
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Europe wants to defend itself against economic coercion by other countries. The EU Commission plans to present a new "anti-coercion instrument" by the end of the year. The discussion about the right instruments is starting now. Brussels' intention behind the mechanism: It is about deterrence – not least in the direction of China. What options does the EU Commission have at its disposal?
Von Amelie Richter
From Asia to Latin America to Europe, China's vaccine diplomacy is causing a stir worldwide. The People's Republic has now pledged half a billion vaccine doses to the countries of the world. But the help does not come for free. Sometimes it's about territorial claims, sometimes about 5G networks or the end of diplomatic ties. In Brazil, Beijing is pulling off a real masterstroke. That has repercussions for the entire continent.
Von Michael Radunski
China's judicial authorities want to integrate artificial intelligence into everyday legal practice in the future. This offers great opportunities for the growing "legal tech" market. Especially in the field of data analysis, its use is already advanced. But what makes the work of lawyers and judges easier also harbors risks.
Von Frank Sieren
