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China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief

David Malpass' comments come as US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping are due to meet in Beijing.

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According to BBC News’s source item, China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief, David Malpass’ comments come as US President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping are due to meet in Beijing.

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