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China offers cash for reporting 'national security' threats

13 Sept 09:08 Key points summarised by AI

China has introduced new guidelines offering citizens up to $15,000 (100,000 yuan) in cash rewards for reporting threats to national security.
The initiative aims to standardize existing practices and significantly boost public vigilance, mobilizing citizens to support national security work against perceived external foes.
Beijing has increasingly encouraged public surveillance, including educating children to identify threats, and has frequently used 'national security' as a justification for detaining foreign nationals and suppressing dissent, particularly in Hong Kong.

Today 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.