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China says U.S. will 'pay the price' for diplomatic boycott of Olympics

14 Sept 02:10 Key points summarised by AI

China warns the U.S. will "pay a price" for its diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics, vowing "resolute countermeasures" without detailing specific actions.
The U.S. justified its boycott by citing China's human rights "atrocities," particularly against minority Muslims in Xinjiang, while allowing U.S. athletes to compete.
The decision strains U.S.-China relations, despite recent efforts to stabilize ties, and prompts other nations like Canada, Australia, and Britain to reconsider their own participation.
Chinese officials and state media strongly criticized the U.S. move as politically motivated and against Olympic principles, suggesting it damages the foundation of sports exchange.

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.