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Taiwan VP in eye of the storm as China drills to protest US visit

25 Sept 23:23 Key points summarised by AI

China launched military drills near Taiwan, directly protesting Vice President William Lai's recent visit to the United States.
Beijing views Lai as a "separatist" due to past comments on Taiwan's independence, despite his current commitment to maintaining the status quo and offering dialogue.
China's primary concern is Lai potentially declaring a "Republic of Taiwan," a move he has explicitly stated he will not pursue, which would severely escalate cross-strait tensions.
Experts predict increased "grey zone conflict" and economic coercion from China if Lai is elected, even as Beijing appears to keep a pragmatic door open for future engagement.

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.