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China to Britain: Keep your 'colonial' hands off Hong Kong

13 Sept 23:52 Key points summarised by AI

China sternly warned Britain to cease interference in Hong Kong's internal affairs, accusing London of maintaining a "colonial mindset" after British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt voiced concerns over the city's freedoms.
The diplomatic dispute escalated following widespread protests in Hong Kong against a controversial extradition bill and the storming of the legislature, which Beijing condemned as a direct challenge to the "one country, two systems" governance model.
Britain, through Hunt and prime ministerial contender Boris Johnson, reaffirmed its commitment to the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration, asserting its right to defend the unique freedoms negotiated for Hong Kong residents during the 1997 handover.
China's ambassador to London criticized the UK for backing "violent law-breakers" and lodged a formal complaint, while Britain in turn summoned the ambassador over his "unacceptable" remarks, highlighting a significant breakdown in diplomatic relations.

Yesterday 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.