China’s President Xi urges Thailand to join BRICS

15 Sept 00:29 Key points summarised by AI

President Xi Jinping urged Thailand to join BRICS, an intergovernmental organization, and to host regional organization meetings like the ACD and MLC.
China pledged extensive cooperation with Thailand, focusing on clean energy, digital technology, trade, investment, education, and the suppression of transnational and online crimes.
Bilateral talks between President Xi and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra at the APEC Summit affirmed a commitment to enhance their special friendship and cooperation over the next 50 years.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn expressed Thailand's readiness to learn from China's advancements in areas like natural disaster coping, space technology, EVs, and clean energy, and to cooperate on soft power and cultural exchanges.

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.