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RCEP negotiations make significant headway in Beijing

13 Sept 14:10 Key points summarised by AI

A ministerial meeting in Beijing achieved significant progress in Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations.
Over two-thirds of bilateral market access negotiations are complete, with consensus reached on more than 80 percent of the agreement's text, including financial, telecommunication, and professional services.
China's Minister of Commerce stressed the RCEP's importance for preserving economic globalization and free trade, urging its conclusion within the current year.
The RCEP, initiated by ASEAN, is Asia's largest free trade agreement negotiation, encompassing nearly half of the world's population and significant global economic indicators.

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.