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Blinken predicts “very different China” under Xi Jinping

13 Sept 21:32 Key points summarised by AI

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken characterized China under Xi Jinping as increasingly "repressive at home" and "aggressive abroad," directly challenging US national interests and values.
Blinken reiterated US commitment to peace across the Taiwan Strait, noting China's accelerated timeline to bring Taiwan under its control, while also emphasizing the critical need for US-China cooperation on global issues like climate change and health.

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.