Why Read: This week's discussion comes in an unusual two-part format: our effort to look back using two different views, each both general and important.

First, major patterns made or broken - something our members know can lead to accurate predictions. Then, in "Upgrades," we take a close look at China's current global and self-chosen role as economic parasite, a term we hope will gain wider acceptance as a result, because  - as you'll see - it is now clearly the most accurate.

- mra

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