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Macron to speak as anger smoulders over French pension reform
Macron to speak as anger smoulders over French pension reform
Business and Economy
by  AFP

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to give a televised interview on Wednesday, with the 45-year-old seeking to calm public anger over his pension reform and tamp down spiralling protests and strikes. Another round of strikes and protests organised by trade unions have been called on Thursday and are expected to again bring public transport to a standstill.

Xi calls Russia ties priority on Moscow trip
Xi calls Russia ties priority on Moscow trip
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China would prioritise ties with Russia, calling the two "great neighbouring powers" as he prepared for a second day of talks with Vladimir Putin expected to focus on Ukraine. Xi said China's government would "continue to prioritise the all-round strategic partnership between China and Russia".