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China sanctions seven Taiwanese 'independence diehard' officials

2 Oct 00:43 Key points summarised by AI

China imposed sanctions on seven Taiwanese officials and lawmakers, accusing them of being "independence diehards" following U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
The sanctions include entry bans to China, Hong Kong, and Macau for the individuals, and prohibit related firms and investors from profiting in mainland China.
Taiwan's government condemned the sanctions, asserting its democratic sovereignty and right to self-determination, with some officials viewing the designation as an 'honor'.
The practical impact of these sanctions is expected to be minimal, as senior Taiwanese officials rarely travel to mainland China.

Yesterday 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.