A Boeing 737 goes down in China. Its tragic descent left no sign of survivors. A well-known Chinese writer volunteers to fight in Kyiv. But he opts to support a different side of the conflict than Beijing, opposing its apparent support for Russia. China’s virus surge is ramping up. A mall goes into full lockdown, leaving shoppers fighting to escape—while Disneyland Shanghai closes its doors and one farmer’s sheep is confiscated for so-called “virus testing.” Beijing is tightening its control over Tibet following a deadly form of protest in recent weeks, as students are further separated from their culture. Political games or scientific miracles? We take a closer look at China’s virus outbreak, and see if the timeline really adds up. Is China staring down the barrel of a food shortage? Concerns are cropping up as the Russia-Ukraine war rages on—marking uncertainty for China’s food supply. Have other topics you …