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China In Focus Full Broadcast (Jan. 31)
An NTD reporter was robbed at gunpoint outside her apartment complex at eight in the morning. The thief was more interested in phones and laptops than cash, focused on asking for a password. Was the armed attack random? Or is it related to a story she’s working on? And could the latest incident have been […]
NATO Secretary General Visits Air Base of Japan’s Self-Defense Force
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visits Japanese Self-Defense Force’s Iruma Air Base in Tokyo at 9:15 p.m. ET on Jan. 30, where he’s expected to deliver a short speech. NTD will livestream the event.
China In Focus Full Broadcast (Jan. 5)
Preparations for possible military action in the Indo-Pacific is speeding up. A key part of Taiwan’s most advanced anti-ship missile ended up in China for repairs. The island is immediately running security checks and scanning for data leaks. A Chinese columnist cheers debate over the House’s incoming speaker. Could the chamber’s planned action on China fall […]
US, France Vow to Hold Russia to Account on Ukraine
WASHINGTON/KHERSON, Ukraine—The presidents of the United States and France said they would hold Russia to account for its actions in Ukraine and the European Union reached tentative agreement on an oil price cap to squeeze Moscow’s export earnings. Western powers are trying to rally support for Ukraine, which is reeling from missile and drone attacks […]
China In Focus Full Broadcast (Dec. 1)
Beijing says it’s easing COVID-19 policy following nationwide protests. But some reports are showing just the opposite. Anti-lockdown demonstrations cropping up across China are getting dispersed by police. We spoke to one protester who’s voicing her determination. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says Beijing is trying to game the system, adding that Washington must rethink how […]
NATO Vows More Help for Ukraine as Russia Attacks on Multiple Fronts
KYIV—NATO allies promised more arms for Ukraine and equipment to help restore power supplies cut by Russian strikes, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his forces were defending against attempted Russian advances in multiple regions. Ukraine’s General Staff said on Wednesday its forces had repelled six Russian attacks in the past 24 hours in the eastern […]
NATO Says Ukraine Will Have Its Unwavering Support for ‘As Long It Takes’
The head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) said on Friday that it will continue to stand with Ukraine in the face of Russia’s aggression for “as long as it takes.” Speaking to reporters in Brussels ahead of a meeting with foreign ministers in Bucharest next week, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg vowed NATO “will not […]
Former NATO General: Growing Anxiety Over Chinese Stake in German Port
A former NATO general is flagging concerns about the Chinese stake in a critical port in Europe. Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, former commander of US army in Europe, gives his take on what could the risks be.