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China warns it could quell Hong Kong protesters; Trump urges Xi to meet them

23 Sept 03:11 Key points summarised by AI

China issued a strong warning, stating it could use its power to quell Hong Kong protests if the situation deteriorates, deploying People's Armed Police near the border and accusing some protesters of 'signs of terrorism'.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to meet with Hong Kong protesters to defuse tensions, expressing concern over a violent crackdown and linking a U.S. trade deal to a 'humane resolution' of the crisis.
Hong Kong prepares for more mass protests, marking 10 weeks of unrest, as Western governments call for restraint and warn that continued erosion of the city's autonomy could impact its preferential economic status.

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.