On July 26th， it was reported that Yin Ye， CEO of BGI Group， publicly stated that the reason many countries prohibit euthanasia stems from the potential negative consequences it can bring.
Speaking on the topic of euthanasia， Yin Ye remarked that death is an unavoidable aspect of life. He raised the question of why a person who is mentally sound and healthy would choose to die， while it might be more understandable for someone suffering immense pain to seek death.
He pointed out that despite Switzerland permitting it and the UK beginning to discuss it， most countries ban euthanasia due to its inherent risks. The focus often lies on the autonomy of “voluntary euthanasia，” neglecting the non-voluntary risks. There’s a concern that a person’s will might be falsified， leading to involuntary euthanasia， even if they do not wish to die.
In reality， euthanasia as a subject of medical ethics is generating increasing debate. Some advocate for it as a respectful way to acknowledge patient dignity， allowing individuals to pass away peacefully. Conversely， others express worries that euthanasia could devolve into “arbitrary killing，” thereby transgressing fundamental human ethical boundaries.
Currently， euthanasia remains prohibited in China.
