Xi's got bigger problemsChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends a press conference on the sidelines of the National People's Congress in Beijing on Thursday. Mr Wang may bring a steady hand, but he's also quick to call Washington out over its policies, particularly around China's access to advanced chips. The episode highlighted the secretive nature of the party's inner workings but also shone a glaring spotlight on Mr Xi's personnel choices, given Mr Qin was his pick. A new foreign minister would go a long way to help explain Beijing's global viewpoint. The fact that he was not announced should tell you that the focus for Mr Xi is what's going on at home, not overseas.

Source: Bangkok Post March 09, 2024 13:49 UTC