Avantika Chilkoti

Avantika Chilkoti, an International correspondent for The Economist, sheds light on the confusing landscape of travel restrictions during the pandemic. She discusses the socioeconomic impact these rules have on low-income countries. Simon Rabinovich, Asia economics editor, dives into Xinjiang's troubled economy, illustrating how repressive tactics against the Uyghurs are unlikely to achieve growth. The conversation also touches upon changing management practices and reflects humorously on workplace culture evolution.

Avantika Chilkoti, an international correspondent for The Economist, and Simon Rabinovich, Asia economics editor, discuss the tangled layers of travel restrictions during the pandemic. They delve into the opaque and often oppressive travel rules across nations, questioning their effectiveness. Chilkoti reveals the grim realities in Xinjiang, highlighting the region’s economic challenges amid Uyghur repression. The conversation also touches on evolving workplace norms and a farewell to a columnist critical of corporate inefficiencies.