Xi in Chongqing; MoFA on Blinken visit; Financial sanctions over support for Russia? QE talk again; Another alleged PRC spy in Germany
Summary of today’s Essential Eight:
Xi in Chongqing - Xi is on an inspection tour in Chongqing. The full propaganda package around his inspection tour has not been released. On this trip he also convened a symposium on “boosting the development of China's western region in the new era”. Three other members of the Standing Committee also attended - Li Qi…