Riots in France: President postpones visit, 1300 people arrested, China speaks out

French President Emmanuel Macron has postponed a state visit to Germany, which was due to begin on July 2, to focus on handling the worst crisis to his leadership since the protests. "Yellow vest" love 2018.

President Macron was also forced to leave the European Union (EU) summit taking place in Brussels (Belgium), to return to the country to chair an emergency meeting of the government.

In addition, President Emmanuel Macron has stated that social networks are the root cause of the escalation of violence. Directly addressing platforms, Macron demanded the removal of 'sensitive content' and greater scrutiny of the nature of published content.

Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said about 45,000 police were deployed on the streets on the night of July 1. Reinforcements will be sent to Lyon and Marseille to deal with the riots.

Police used tear gas to disperse a rioting crowd on the main street in Marseille last night. Television images showed incidents of violence, looting and street scuffles between police and youth groups.

In Paris, police increased security at the Champs Elysees after a call to gather on social media. Stores are also protected to prevent possible damage and looting.

The French Interior Ministry announced 1,311 people were arrested on the night of June 30, compared with 875 the night before. Police said about 120 people were arrested across the country on July 1.

Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said more than 700 shops, supermarkets, restaurants and bank branches had been "searched, looted, even burned down since June 27".

2,000 vehicles have been burned since the riots began. More than 200 policemen were injured and the average age of those arrested was 17. The Justice Minister said 30% of those arrested were under the age of 18.

Local governments across the country issued a ban on demonstrations and suspended the operation of public transport in the evening.

Riots in France are currently attracting the attention of the world's media. In another development, recently, the Chinese Consulate General in Marseille has complained to the French government about a car carrying French tourists whose windows were broken due to riots.

According to Reuters news agency, the Consulate General's official complaint on July 2 called on France to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and their property.

China Central Television CCTV reported that the bus was attacked by rioting protesters in France on June 29. Some people in the car suffered minor injuries.

The Consular Office said the Chinese tourists mentioned above had left France.

In addition, the agency warned Chinese citizens in France or about to arrive in France to "strengthen prevention, vigilance and caution" in light of the riots that have swept across the country in recent days.

It is known that riots broke out after a policeman shot and killed a young man under 18 years of age in a traffic violation on the morning of June 27. This young man has been identified as Nahel, a delivery driver. Police said that Nahel violated traffic but did not obey police orders in Nanterre, a suburb northwest of Paris.

In France, many people recall the events of 2005, when two teenagers were electrocuted while taking shelter in an electrical substation while fleeing the police. The tragic and unjustified deaths of two teenagers have divided French society over racist views.

Apparently, the problem has taken root more deeply over the years due to uncontrolled migration. France has become a country that migrants consider their own: They don't assimilate, they don't follow the rules, they disobey the French police they believe the French police and law enforcers infringe on their rights.

Police unions condemned the detention of their colleagues, arguing that the authorities were spoiling the protesters.

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