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Xi arrives in Hong Kong for 25th anniversary of handover

13 Sept 18:55 Key points summarised by AI

Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Hong Kong for the 25th anniversary of its handover, marking his first trip outside mainland China in nearly 2.5 years.
The visit occurs after a two-year period where Beijing has significantly tightened control over Hong Kong, implementing crackdowns on protests and freedom of speech.
Xi stated that Hong Kong has been "reborn from the ashes" and expressed confidence in its future under the 'one country, two systems' framework, despite the recent political transformations.
The anniversary events are being held under strict security measures and China's 'zero-COVID' policy, including quarantines for guests and restrictions on media access.

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.