China vows not to sell arms to any party in Ukraine war

13 Sept 10:47 Key points summarised by AI

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang explicitly stated that China will not provide weapons to either side in the Ukraine conflict and will regulate the export of dual-use items, directly addressing Western concerns.
While maintaining a stance of neutrality, China continues to offer political, rhetorical, and economic support to Russia, drawing strong warnings from Western nations, including the U.S. and European leaders, against any military aid.
Qin Gang also reiterated China's willingness to help find a peaceful resolution to the conflict, concurrently blaming Taiwan's government for heightened regional tensions and firmly asserting Taiwan as an "internal affair" despite international concerns.

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

Yesterday 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.