Waiting for the Next

Last but not least, Armenian Grandmaster Levon Grigori Aronian justly noted that the poor start — and the insecurity — of 丁立人 (Dīng Lìrén) must have to do with the side effects of China’s so-called “zero-COVID” policy — which in fact precluded him from travelling at home and abroad — literally to leave the house — for two years or so. But hopefully, as the days go by, he will reacclimatise his senses to the world and life.