China's former Foreign Minister, Chingang, mysteriously disappears without explanation. His sudden absence caused speculation and rumors to circulate, creating embarrassment for China. Despite efforts to uncover the truth, the government remained silent, fueling belief that something major had occurred. While it is known that Chingang is no longer in his position and has been erased from official records, many unanswered questions remain. It seems that even those with connections are left in the dark about the true story.
Russia’s axeing of the Black Sea grain deal reveals a war machine running out of options. We explore how to get the deal back on track. A month-long mystery surrounding China’s absent foreign minister has grown deeper: now his memory is being scrubbed from official websites (10:15). And literary criticism has lost its claws—gaining a newfound civility that is bad for readers (16:37).
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