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Blinken, China's top diplomat in 'direct, candid talks' amid balloon spat

23 Sept 05:38 Key points summarised by AI

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held "direct, candid talks" with China's top diplomat Wang Yi, warning China not to repeat its "irresponsible act" of sending a spy balloon into American airspace.
Blinken emphasized the unacceptable violation of US sovereignty and international law, also cautioning China against providing material support to Russia or assisting with sanctions evasion.
Wang Yi condemned the US reaction to the balloon incident as "hysterical and absurd," urging Washington to acknowledge and repair the damage caused by its "excessive use of force" to bilateral relations.
The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, highlighted escalating US-China tensions, with allied leaders also expressing concern over China's deepening ties with Russia amid the Ukraine war.

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.