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Xi defends vision of Hong Kong on 25th anniversary of return

13 Sept 20:57 Key points summarised by AI

Xi Jinping reaffirmed Beijing's "comprehensive jurisdiction" over Hong Kong on the 25th anniversary of its return, defending China's "one country, two systems" vision against claims of eroded freedoms.
He praised Hong Kong for overcoming "violent social unrest" (2019 protests), justifying the subsequent crackdown, national security law, and silencing of dissent that brought the city under tighter Communist Party control.
Xi's speech emphasized Beijing's interpretation of "one country, two systems," prioritizing stability and economic integration while warning against foreign interference and stressing the need for "patriots governing Hong Kong."
The visit culminated in the swearing-in of new leader John Lee, a former security chief, signaling continued implementation of national security laws and further alignment with Beijing's governance model.

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.