In this discussion, Andrew Knox, a writer for The Economist specializing in extremism, examines the rise of far-right groups in America leveraging the pandemic to spread their ideologies. He highlights troubling instances of violence and online recruitment tactics. Mark Johnson, The Economist's China correspondent, contrasts this with the long-overdue governmental shift toward acknowledging mental health issues in China, detailing recent initiatives and ongoing challenges stemming from cultural stigmas. Together, they unpack these pressing societal issues.