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Taiwan thing after another: the Solomon Islands

Dec 3, 2021
Dominic Ziegler, who writes about the Asia-Pacific region for The Economist, and Natasha Loder, the health policy editor, delve into complex issues. They discuss the Solomon Islands' recent unrest tied to ethnic tensions and the influence of global powers like China and the U.S. The conversation shifts to the challenges of accessing medical cannabis for children with epilepsy in the UK, highlighting heartbreaking stories of families navigating bureaucratic barriers. They also touch on how changes in Saudi Arabia's alcohol policies could reshape societal norms.
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