Helen Joyce, Deputy Foreign Editor at The Economist, and Gadi Epstein, China Affairs Editor, delve into pressing global issues. They highlight the implications of vaccine passports on equity and access, noting privacy concerns and potential misuse. The discussion shifts to the increasing repression of Tibetan Buddhism and its alarming parallels to the Uyghur situation, emphasizing the urgency of protecting cultural identities. They also navigate how the pandemic shaped the future of duty-free shopping, revealing significant changes in consumer habits.