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In China, Xi's Rule Slowly Unravels Chinese President Xi Jinping has recently intensified his sweeping crackdown on public officials, suggesting that Xi may have lost trust even in his own appointees within the Chinese Communist Party. However, his own position as paramount leader may not be so secure. Xi disappeared from public view for more than two weeks in late May and early June, a highly unusual occurrence for a Chinese leader, particularly during a busy diplomatic period. When he reappeared, he reportedly looked tired and disengaged, prompting speculation about his health or political troubles. More recently, he skipped the BRICS summit on July 6-7 in Rio de Janeiro, despite the fact that China views and promotes the bloc as an important counterweight to Western-dominated institutions such as the G7 or the International Monetary Fund. An undisclosed health condition is not impossible (Xi turned 72 last month), but political difficulties are a likelier explanation. Read full article *for limited time Read More of This Week's Analysis Graphic Essay: Maritime Chokepoints in Maritime Trade More than 90 percent of all goods traded – food, construction material, pharmaceuticals, you name it – are transported on water. Under normal circumstances, it is easily the safest and most cost-effective way to get a product from one place to another. But maritime trade is inherently vulnerable to natural chokepoints. When these passages are blocked – for whatever reason – it dramatically affects the availability and price of goods in every corner of the world. Many of the world’s leading oil producers export through the Strait of Hormuz, making it a critical passageway for the transportation of global hydrocarbons. Iran controls the northern rim of the strait, putting it in the best possible position to hold oil and gas supplies and prices hostage if it ever wanted to.  Read full article *for limited time More Popular Articles From Geopolitical Futures The Continued Devolution of Palestinian Politics Once binary, the body politic is breaking down into a more fractured landscape. Cautiously Optimistic EU Economic Data In the first quarter, the eurozone doubled its growth rate from the previous quarter.   India's Ambitions in Africa New Delhi is looking to Africa to ramp up its competition with Beijing. US, Europe Bet on Banks to Fund Strategic Priorities Deregulation is the economic backbone of NATO’s new strategic doctrine. Geopolitical Futures on Social Media NEW Video: This is not an Arab-Israeli war: George Friedman on why the U.S. got involved Share Tweet Forward Share We value your thoughts and opinions. Reply here or simply reply to this email. Follow Us Explore More Geopolitical Futures Forecasts Books Analysis Weekly Graphic © 2025 Geopolitical Futures® LLC. All rights reserved. 166 Hargraves Drive, Suite C-400 448, Austin, TX 78737 You are receiving this email at kh6jrm@gmail.com because you signed up for GPF's free newsletter. Unsubscribe from this list by clicking here.