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China condemns violent Hong Kong protests as 'undisguised challenge' to its rule

23 Sept 02:01 Key points summarised by AI

China strongly condemned violent protests in Hong Kong, including the storming of the legislature, labeling them an "undisguised challenge" to its "one country, two systems" rule and vowing to hold perpetrators responsible.
The unrest was sparked by widespread opposition to a proposed extradition bill, which many Hong Kong residents view as Beijing's latest attempt to erode the city's autonomy and freedoms guaranteed since its 1997 handover.
Despite the extradition bill's suspension, protesters demand its complete withdrawal and the resignation of Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, intensifying a significant political crisis for both local and mainland Chinese authorities.
International bodies like the UN urged peaceful resolution and dialogue, while China's state media censored coverage of the protests and called for "zero tolerance" against the demonstrators.

19 Oct 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.