Anonymousabout 4 hours ago
Former World Bank President David Malpass has called on China to stop building its food and fertilizer stockpiles — the world's largest — arguing they worsen a global supply crisis intensified by the Strait of Hormuz disruptions. China holds an estimated 69% of global corn reserves, 60% of rice, and 51% of wheat, while its March 2026 fertilizer export ban has removed up to 40 million metric tons from global markets. Beijing rejects the criticism, citing its obligation to feed 18% of the world's population and blaming the current crisis on the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.