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Xi warns protectionism 'leads nowhere' as he arrives in Vietnam

13 Sept 09:55 Key points summarised by AI

Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned against protectionism and trade wars upon arriving in Vietnam, emphasizing they "lead nowhere" and have "no winners."
Xi's multi-nation Southeast Asia tour (Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia) aims to bolster regional trade relations and mitigate the impact of US tariffs.
Vietnam and China anticipate signing approximately 40 cooperation documents, seeking to deepen economic ties despite existing South China Sea disputes.
Beijing positions itself as a stable economic partner, aiming to expand its influence in Southeast Asia as an alternative to the US.

Today 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.