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Ukraine making China rethink when, not whether, to invade Taiwan: CIA chief

14 Sept 09:49 Key points summarised by AI

CIA Director Bill Burns states China is determined to use force in Taiwan, with Russia's Ukraine war influencing *how and when*, not *if*, Beijing would invade.
China is reportedly learning from Ukraine that an "overwhelming force" is necessary for decisive victories and that economic resilience against sanctions and information control are vital.
Burns indicates the risk of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan is expected to increase further into the decade, underscoring President Xi Jinping's strong determination.
While China's ambassador still advocates for "peaceful reunification," he accuses the U.S. of undermining the "One-China" policy by supporting Taiwan's independence, escalating tensions.

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.