Paris riot aftermath: Chinese cafe owner counts losses as looting persists

Two days after Saturday's riots in Paris, Rue Beaurepaire remains scarred by burning rubbish and smashed shopfronts, with La Barrique, a cafe owned by Chinese immigrant Aline Li, among the worst damaged. The incident reflects ongoing civil unrest in France, though the specific trigger and scale of the violence remain unclear. This matters as it signals persistent social instability in a major European capital, potentially affecting local business confidence and tourism.