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Clashes in Shanghai as COVID protests flare across China

14 Sept 01:54 Key points summarised by AI

Widespread protests erupted across major Chinese cities, including Shanghai, Beijing, and Wuhan, against the government's stringent zero-COVID policy.
The wave of civil disobedience was sparked by a deadly apartment fire in Urumqi, Xinjiang, with public anger focused on allegations that lockdown measures impeded rescue efforts.
Demonstrators called for an end to lockdowns and greater freedom, with some rare chants directly challenging the Chinese Communist Party and President Xi Jinping.
Police clashed with protesters and made arrests, while authorities maintained their commitment to the zero-COVID policy despite the unprecedented public dissent.

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.