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China's Xi clinches third term, packs leadership with loyalists

13 Sept 15:56 Key points summarised by AI

Xi Jinping secured an unprecedented third term as China's leader, solidifying his position as the most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong.
He appointed a new top governing body, the Politburo Standing Committee, composed entirely of loyalists, including close ally Li Qiang who is set to become premier.
This move consolidates Xi's power, indicating a leadership dedicated to implementing his political agenda and likely reinforcing existing policies like zero-COVID, despite recent challenges.
The new lineup notably excludes potential moderate successors and women, emphasizing Xi's unchallenged authority and complete control over the party's direction.

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.