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Hong Kong on high alert as Xi Jinping visit expected for handover

13 Sept 14:45 Key points summarised by AI

Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected visit to Hong Kong for the 25th handover anniversary triggers a massive security operation and tight restrictions.
Authorities implement a "closed-loop system" for officials, bar multiple journalists, and make arrests to ensure a smooth, controlled event, reflecting Beijing's firm grip after a political crackdown.
The visit, Xi's first outside mainland China since the pandemic, underscores the Communist Party's control, with opposition groups silenced and public displays of patriotism mandated.

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.