Xi sells sanctuary: a telling Putin meeting

As the presidents of China and Russia meet in Uzbekistan , we examine their friendship. They have much in common—but Russia’s prosecution of the war in Ukraine may strain relations. Islamic State and al-Qaeda may be less in the news but their foothold in Africa only keeps growing . And why so many young Korean city-slickers are becoming farmers in the countryside. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist , subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.