Editorial

Death is probably a topic that everyone around the world prefers to avoid. It is usually not for us to decide how we leave this life – be it peacefully in our sleep or after a long illness. In some countries, it is possible to avoid extreme pain and suffering to the very end thanks to assisted dying. Shenzhen has now become the first Chinese city to enshrine living will in law. This reignites the debate about euthanasia, as Ning Wang reports. Shenzhen could become a pilot project for authorities to analyze how the issue is received by the people and how the healthcare system can handle it. In any case, the new law gives citizens some control over the last decision in life.