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China broadens visa availability as pandemic concerns ease

13 Sept 09:22 Key points summarised by AI

China is significantly easing visa restrictions, which were largely suspended over two years ago at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The updated procedures, effective Wednesday, primarily benefit foreign students and others, requiring a 'Certificate of Returning to Campus' for students.
Despite the relaxed visa rules, China maintains strict entry protocols, including mandatory quarantine for international arrivals and proof of a negative test for public access.
This policy adjustment is particularly impactful for Indian students seeking affordable medical degrees and signals a gradual shift away from China's stringent 'zero-COVID' strategy amid public pressure and reduced case numbers.

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.