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Xi clinches third presidential term amid host of challenges

23 Sept 02:57 Key points summarised by AI

Xi Jinping secured an unprecedented third five-year presidential term unanimously from China's parliament, solidifying his control as the most powerful leader since Mao Zedong.
His extended tenure comes amidst significant domestic challenges, including a fragile economic recovery from the zero-COVID policy, weak consumer confidence, and a modest 5% growth target for the year.
Globally, China faces increasingly adversarial relations with the West, driven by issues such as Taiwan, Beijing's support for Russia, trade disputes, and human rights concerns.
Xi further consolidated power by appointing key allies, with Li Qiang poised to become premier, overseeing the economy, and other loyalists filling critical government posts.

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.