is more rioting in china’s future?
“China’s public is struggling with a monthslong surge in food prices that has defied government efforts to combat inflation with interest rate hikes, price controls and a campaign to boost vegetable and grain output.”
“Economists expect more sharp price rises in coming months because China faces a problem it cannot quickly fix: Demand is outstripping food supplies, while high global commodity prices mean it can’t fill the gap cheaply with imports.”
