China to unveil lowest growth goal in years: analysts

13 Sept 09:51 Key points summarised by AI

China is expected to announce one of its lowest GDP growth targets in decades at the upcoming National People's Congress.
This conservative forecast is driven by persistent challenges, including a slumping property market, a sluggish global economy impacting exports, and potential geopolitical tensions.
Economists predict that any growth will largely be fueled by a surge in domestic consumption as the country emerges from nearly three years of stringent Covid restrictions.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.