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Beijing, Shenzhen loosen more COVID curbs as China easing gathers pace

13 Sept 06:28 Key points summarised by AI

Major Chinese cities like Beijing and Shenzhen are rapidly easing strict COVID-19 restrictions, removing testing booths and no longer requiring negative test results for public transport or entry to many venues.
This significant policy shift comes amidst widespread public frustration, unprecedented protests against stringent 'zero-COVID' measures, and a desire to address economic slowdowns.
China is reportedly preparing for nationwide reductions in testing requirements and will allow positive cases and close contacts to isolate at home under certain conditions, marking a major departure from previous central quarantine mandates.
President Xi Jinping acknowledged public frustration among youth and cited the now-dominant Omicron variant as a reason for fewer restrictions, signaling a change in official messaging regarding the virus's dangers.

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.