News · 12 May 2026

Ex-World Bank Chief Urges China to Release Food Stocks

Former World Bank President David Malpass told the BBC that China holds the world's largest stockpile of food and fertiliser and should stop building those reserves to ease the global supply crisis caused by the Iran war. He called on the world to unite behind the US and demand China help resolve the Strait of Hormuz blockade.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 May 2026 at 4:42

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