In this engaging discussion, Tom Nuttall, The Economist's Berlin Bureau Chief, and Stephanie Studer, the China correspondent, dive into pressing global issues. They analyze Olaf Scholz's first steps as Germany's chancellor after Merkel's era, weighing fiscal policies against COVID-19. Meanwhile, they highlight the struggles of single mothers in China battling systemic barriers amid declining birth rates. The conversation also touches on the booming yet risky landscape of mental health apps, stressing the importance of user safety and regulatory measures.