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In India fears are rising that democracy is on the ropes amid the legal challenges and political downfall of longtime opposition leader Rahul Ghandi. Kim Jong Un finally appears to be moving toward a slow reopening of North Korea after more than three years of strict Covid controls, a move that could pave the way for a gradual international reengagement on nuclear talks. Xi Jinping's government is launching something a charm offensive, rolling out the red carpet to global business leaders and this week staging the return of Jack Ma to the mainland. But does this mean Xi's ruthless crackdowns on the Chinese business elite are really over?
