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Stronger Chinese economy will boost demand for commodities but could ease supply-chain bottlenecks, sending mixed signals for central bankers Source

Many of China’s Belt and Road infrastructure projects are plagued with construction flaws, including a giant hydropower plant in Ecuador, adding more costs to a program criticized for leading countries deeper into debt Source

Eritrean troops fought alongside Ethiopia’s army, but didn’t withdraw after November accord, officials say Source

Thousands of people flew into mainland China as Beijing scrapped mandatory hotel quarantines for arrivals Source