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US blasts China's 'destabilising' military activity near Taiwan

23 Sept 04:36 Key points summarised by AI

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin condemned China's "provocative, destabilising" military actions near Taiwan, citing record warplane incursions, at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit.
China's Defence Minister Wei Fenghe warned the US that Beijing would "not hesitate to start a war" to prevent Taiwan's separation, emphasizing China's resolve to unify the island.
Tensions escalate as China increases military pressure on self-ruled Taiwan, while the US maintains its "strategic ambiguity" policy, opposing any unilateral changes to the status quo.

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.