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China targeted Taipei's allies while U.S. hosted democracy summit- Taiwan foreign minister

13 Sept 09:41 Key points summarised by AI

Nicaragua severed diplomatic ties with Taiwan, aligning with Beijing's "One China" policy and reducing Taiwan's international allies.
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu stated China deliberately targeted Taiwan's allies in retaliation for its exclusion from the U.S.-hosted "Summit for Democracy."
This diplomatic shift, which leaves Taiwan with only 14 formal allies, strengthens Beijing's influence in Latin America and draws anger from Washington.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen affirmed the island's resolve to uphold democracy and freedom despite increased pressure from authoritarian regimes.

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.