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China military 'completes tasks' around Taiwan, plans regular patrols

13 Sept 13:25 Key points summarised by AI

China's military declared the completion of its extensive military exercises around Taiwan, which were launched in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit.
Despite ending the drills, Beijing announced it would conduct "regular combat readiness patrols" in the Taiwan Strait, indicating a sustained military presence and ongoing pressure on the self-ruled island.
The exercises involved ballistic missile launches, simulated blockades, and air/sea attacks, designed to test integrated combat capabilities and assert China's sovereignty claims over Taiwan.
Taiwan is adjusting its defense posture while the U.S. condemned China's actions, stating it would not allow Beijing to normalize this heightened military pressure and would continue routine passages through the Taiwan Strait.

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.