German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visit Beijing. A Covid-19 policy rumour fuels a $450 billion market rally. Taiwan’s deputy minister of economic affairs, Chen Chern-chyi leads a delegation to India. Ambassador US Qin Gang could become the next Chinese foreign minister. Beijing names 11 bridges after Galwan soldiers. Chinascope separates news from the chaff of the rumour mill in this week’s round-up about China – and the world. China over the week Breaking ranks from other European and G7 leaders, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made his much-speculated visit to Beijing on 3 November. Scholz became…