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Change in China

China’s next generation of leaders is in the spotlight in the run-up to the forthcoming 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). President Xi Jinping, while he still has a firm grip on the levers of power in Beijing, is now pushing 70.

West weaponizing food shortages

With the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, now in its third year, global grain prices are rising dramatically, which is a harbinger of a possible food crisis worldwide. 

Nervous China

The partnership to monitor regional waters and provide $50 billion in infrastructure assistance announced at the Quad Summit has the potential to seriously undermine China’s influence in the Indo- Pacific.

All elements of governance must be on the same page

Without a CDS, who will push theaterisation? Is the government backtracking on its plan for reforms or has it switched emphasis to pushing populist schemes, like the Tour of Duty, to befool the public on providing additional employment avenues.

2023 AFC Asian Cup to be relocated from China

The AFC said in a separate statement that it appreciates that China, the CFA and the Local Organising Committee have made "this very difficult but necessary decision in the collective interests of the AFC Asian Cup 2023.