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U.S. lawmakers arrive in Taiwan as China tensions simmer

14 Sept 02:13 Key points summarised by AI

A U.S. congressional delegation, led by Senator Ed Markey, arrived in Taiwan for a two-day visit to meet President Tsai Ing-wen, marking the second high-level U.S. visit amid escalating tensions with China.
The visit follows extensive Chinese military drills around Taiwan, initiated after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's early August trip, as Beijing asserts its claim over the self-ruled island.
The U.S. delegation aims to reaffirm support for Taiwan, encourage cross-strait stability, and discuss shared interests including economic cooperation and reducing tensions, in line with the U.S. 'one-China policy'.
China's embassy in Washington condemned the visit, accusing the U.S. of seeking to destabilize the Taiwan Strait and interfere in China's internal affairs.
Despite the abatement of major drills, Chinese military aircraft continue to conduct incursions across the Taiwan Strait's median line, indicating ongoing pressure on Taiwan.

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.