Ballot blocks: the squeeze on Hong Kong

Dominic Ziegler, author of Banyan, a column on Asian affairs, dives into the current political turmoil in Hong Kong. He discusses the chilling effects of postponed elections and the national security law on democracy and activists. The conversation then shifts to how global protests against racism could influence discrimination in the Arab world, particularly concerning Ethiopian migrants in Lebanon. Finally, Ziegler touches on the historical challenges of phylloxera in French vineyards, showcasing resilience in winemaking amid adversity.