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Employees of the Chinese consulate violently ended a protest in Manchester by punching and kicking marchers. Activists and British politicians were outraged and demanded severe consequences. They warn that China's assertiveness is growing. The country would be encouraged to use brutal methods in the future, even abroad, to quell criticism of the Communist Party's policy. The arms of the Chinese security forces already reach far into democratic countries – including Germany.
By Marcel Grzanna
If British Prime Minister and Brexit hardliner Liz Truss had hoped for a glorious first four weeks in office, she will be disappointed today. Not that you can tell that from her media appearances.
By Ella Joyner