Xi Jinping has placed the Communist Party-and himself-in greater command of China's economy over the past decade. Now his centralization of power is delaying the country's response to its worst economic slowdown in years. The Three Roadblocks Keeping Ukraine Mired in WarAfter 18 months of full-scale war with Russia, Ukraine faces a threefold problem. Write to ina.kreutz@wsj.comWrite to us at newsletters@dowjones.comWe offer an enhanced version of this briefing that is optimized for viewing on mobile devices and sent directly to your email inbox. (END) Dow Jones NewswiresSeptember 11, 2023 05:56 ET (09:56 GMT)Copyright (c) 2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

Source: Wall Street Journal September 11, 2023 10:05 UTC