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Beijing drops COVID testing burden with wider easing eyed

14 Sept 09:39 Key points summarised by AI

Beijing significantly eases COVID-19 restrictions, allowing entry into public spaces like supermarkets, offices, and airports without negative test results, signaling a broader shift towards normalcy.
This widespread loosening of curbs across China follows last month's historic protests and a change in official rhetoric, with authorities now downplaying the virus's severity.
Further national easing measures are anticipated, potentially including a downgrade of COVID-19 management, sparking investor optimism for economic recovery despite public caution about health system strain.
Analysts predict China may re-open its economy and drop border controls sooner than expected, with some seeing a full re-opening by spring.

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.