Xi Jinping’s renewed commitment to zero-Covid policy rattles investors in China, Africa’s top Covid vaccine plant faces an uncertain future after production halt, and plant-based meat maker Impossible Foods claims a rival, Motif, has infringed its patent on a beef-replica product.Subscribe to the FT News Briefing oan Apple Podcasts or SpotifyMentioned in this podcast:Defence companies face supply snags as demand for US weapons risesXi Jinping’s renewed commitment to zero-Covid rattles markets in ChinaAfrica’s top Covid vaccine plant faces uncertain future after production haltedPlant-based meat groups in court battle over taste of their productsThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva, and Gavin Kallmann. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.