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China foreign minister to meet Japan's Suga; Beijing's first high-level contact with new PM

21 Sept 05:09 Key points summarised by AI

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to meet Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, marking the first high-level contact with Japan's new leader.
Wang's earlier meeting with his Japanese counterpart focused on cooperation in trade and combating the coronavirus, including resuming business travel, though territorial disputes remained unresolved.
The visit occurs amid escalating concerns over Beijing's regional assertiveness, as Japan navigates its security alliance with the U.S. alongside its crucial economic relationship with China.
Prime Minister Suga seeks to balance these complex ties by avoiding harsh anti-China rhetoric while actively strengthening relations with other regional partners like Australia, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

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.