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The former army doctor Jiang Yanyong will soon be 90 years old. He has been living under house arrest in Beijing for two years. He courageously exposed the Sars epidemic in 2003. Now, when he called on the party leadership for the second time to confront the unresolved legacy of its June 4, 1989, military campaign, Beijing imposed its political lockdown on the unfaltering man.
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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.
By Frank Sieren
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?
By 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.
By Michael Radunski