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Taiwan hits campaign fever pitch in final weekend before poll

13 Sept 11:42 Key points summarised by AI

Taiwan's three presidential candidates held massive "Super Sunday" rallies, making their final pushes before the crucial January 13 election.
The election is globally watched, as its outcome will significantly determine Taiwan's future relationship with an increasingly assertive China, which claims the island.
Frontrunner Lai Ching-te (DPP) frames the election as a choice between democracy and autocracy, while main opponent Hou Yu-ih (KMT) warns against war and advocates for cross-strait peace.
Third-party candidate Ko Wen-je (TPP) has made an unexpected impact, appealing to young voters with a "new politics" platform critical of both major parties.
Voters express deep concerns over potential conflict with China, highlighting the high stakes of the upcoming poll for Taiwan's sovereignty and regional stability.

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.