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As Pelosi begins Asia tour, China warns against visiting Taiwan

14 Sept 02:19 Key points summarised by AI

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi commenced her Asia tour in Singapore, with a stated itinerary including Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan, amidst intense speculation about a potential, unannounced visit to Taiwan.
China issued stern warnings, stating its military would 'never sit idly by' if Pelosi visits Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its territory, and threatened 'resolute responses and strong countermeasures' to defend its sovereignty.
Chinese President Xi Jinping previously cautioned the U.S. to adhere to the 'one-China principle,' while U.S. President Joe Biden affirmed that U.S. policy on Taiwan remains unchanged, opposing unilateral alterations to the Taiwan Strait's status quo.
A visit by Pelosi, a long-time critic of China, would significantly escalate tensions between Washington and Beijing, as China views such high-level U.S. official visits as endorsing Taiwan's pro-independence movement.

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.