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China sees one of its worst years of growth since 1990 as recovery stalls

23 Sept 01:22 Key points summarised by AI

China's economy expanded by 5.2% in 2023, marking one of its slowest growth rates in over three decades, excluding pandemic years, despite meeting Beijing's target.
The recovery was severely hindered by a crippling property crisis, sluggish domestic consumption, and a significant decline in exports for the first time since 2016.
Persistent challenges include high youth unemployment and an accelerating population decline, intensifying pressure on officials to implement further stimulus measures.
Despite economic headwinds, Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed China's commitment to opening up, presenting the market as an opportunity for international investors.

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.