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Researchers work on mind-reading

Chinese researchers have unveiled a helmet that can interpret brainwaves so accurately that conclusions can be drawn about the just consumed content, such as pornography. The technology potentially offers new possibilities for political surveillance.

By Frank Sieren

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Sinologists without China experience

A bachelor's degree in sinology takes an average of six semesters, or three years. Now the Covid pandemic also enters its third year. At the end of this summer semester, the first sinologists who have never set foot in the People's Republic will graduate. How are students handling this?

By Amelie Richter

Matej Šimalčík
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'Universities are not prepared for cooperation with China'

The Chinese military benefits from research cooperation between Europe and China. European universities collaborate with partners in Xinjiang. Matej Šimalčík of the think tank CEIAS and his team have taken a closer look at the ties between European and Chinese research institutions and uncovered some alarming findings. German universities fare particularly poorly. The interview was conducted by Amelie Richter.

By Amelie Richter

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Leading the world with key laboratories

The Chinese government has already been working for a long time on a strategy to promote innovation in the field of science and technology. So-called key laboratories are supposed to help the country become a global leader in cutting-edge technologies.

By Ning Wang