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Trump insists US-China relations are in a good place despite differences as he wraps up Beijing trip

14 Sept 00:49 Key points summarised by AI

President Trump concluded his Beijing trip by publicly affirming positive U.S.-China relations, despite significant underlying tensions on critical geopolitical and economic fronts.
Deep divisions persist over Taiwan, with President Xi Jinping warning of potential conflict, and U.S. efforts to secure China's greater involvement in resolving the Iran crisis and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump pressed China to curb the flow of fentanyl precursor chemicals and sought commitments for major trade deals, including purchases of U.S. agricultural products, Boeing aircraft, and expanded market access for U.S. credit card companies.
Despite these unresolved issues and warnings from Xi, Trump maintained an optimistic outlook, praising the Chinese leader and emphasizing a 'special relationship' between the two nations.

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.