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Chinese papers go black in mourning for late leader Jiang Zemin

13 Sept 11:11 Key points summarised by AI

Chinese media, government buildings, and e-commerce platforms observed a period of national mourning for former president Jiang Zemin, who died at 96, with front pages turning black and flags at half-mast.
Jiang's passing has triggered widespread nostalgia for his more liberal and jocular leadership style, which many contrast with current leaders and a past era of better relations between China and the West.
His death comes at a tumultuous time for China, marked by rare widespread protests against stringent COVID-19 policies and escalating geopolitical tensions with the United States and its allies.
Official mourning activities will not include foreign government delegations, and businesses are implementing internal measures, such as dress codes and marketing freezes, in response to the national remembrance.

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.