Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called on every country to consider what it can do to stop a “catastrophic” war in the Indo-Pacific. Speaking at King’s College’s Centre for Grand Strategy in London, Wong said the region mattered to everyone because it was where the “reshaping of our world” is being centred. “We must…
All Nations Must Collaborate to Avoid ‘Catastrophic’ Conflict in Indo-Pacific
NTD White House Reporter Robbed at Gunpoint in Washington
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…
Republican Senators Demand Action on the Economy, Tenacious Foreign Policy
Senate Republicans harshly criticized President Joe Biden’s economic policies. They made it clear that the key to addressing their concerns is to negotiate an increase of the debt ceiling with Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). At a press conference after the Senate Republicans’ weekly policy lunch, minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said he…
Republicans Voice Support for Potential McCarthy Visit to ‘Freedom Loving’ Taiwan
Republicans are voicing support for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s potential visit to Taiwan, following warnings from China’s communist regime that the speaker should not go. Chinese communist authorities have bristled at reports that McCarthy and the Pentagon are working together to plan a trip to Taiwan. A spokesperson for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which…
The Ukrainian Tank Story and Taiwan
Commentary At the beginning of the current Russian-Ukrainian war, many pundits claimed that Taiwan should copy Ukraine’s “porcupine strategy” and focus on “asymmetric warfare.” Think tanks, the Department of Defense, the White House, and even some members of Congress agreed. They were wrong and continue to be wrong. This article will use the story of…
Top Lawmaker Responds to General’s Memo on 2025 War With China: ‘I Think He’s Right’
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) said that he believes a prediction made by four-star Air Force Gen. Mike Minihan that the United States will go to war with China in 2025 is correct. A memo issued by the general, according to NBC News, said that “I hope I am wrong .. my gut tells me we will fight…
Airpower Puts US in Strong Position of Deterrence Against China: Security Expert
U.S. airpower is our main deterrence against China, according to Stephen Bryen, Senior Fellow, Center for Security Policy. “So far as U.S. airpower is concerned, I think the U.S. Air Force, and the Marines aviation, as well as naval aviation … is better than anything the Chinese have … And I feel very confident that…
Nanjing Sees 6-Fold Increase in Deaths: Report
Did Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s gamble pay off? Some Chinese officials are saying the COVID-19 peak is coming down. But is that true? China just saw a massive spike in virus cases across the nation. And investigative reporting by NTD’s sister media found some regions have seen numbers around six times higher than in last month….
Capitol Report: US To Send Tanks to Ukraine; Sen. Hawley Introduces PELOSI Act
President Joe Biden is sending tanks to Ukraine. How is the White House reacting to concerns over accountability of Ukraine aid, and what does the White House tell us about China’s continued support for Russia? The back and forth continues on how to handle the national debt. Democrats are asking the GOP for specifics on…
A Book Talk With Joshua Kurlantzick on ‘Beijing’s Global Media Offensive’ by Global Taiwan Institute
The Global Taiwan Institute (GTI) hosts a conversation with Joshua Kurlantzick on his new book, Beijing’s Global Media Offensive: China’s Uneven Campaign to Influence Asia and the World. In the past decades, global observers overlooked communist China’s media endeavors in its propaganda. Joshua Kurlantzick’s works shed some light on China’s power, traced its growing web…
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