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China Ramps Up Attack on Taiwan’s Government Sites: Report
Taiwan’s security bureau has reported a litany of Chinese cyber breaches targeting the island’s government websites. This comes as Taiwan’s president-elect William Lai is set to be sworn in next week. The report says the number of attacks has jumped from 1 million per day to a staggering 2.5 million per day since Taiwan’s Jan. […]
Investigative Journalist Uncovers ‘Root Cause’ of Mass Migration: ‘As a Country, We Are Having a False Debate’
The flow of migrants across the U.S.–Mexico border is showing little signs of stopping. It’s a top issue among voters, but what is the root cause, and how do we solve it? A new investigative documentary by The Epoch Times approaches this issue from a new angle—looking beyond the headlines, politics, and what we see […]
Texas Redistricting Case Could Have National Implications
Texas has a closely watched election case about a 2021 Galveston County redistricting plan, which broke up a Democratic precinct that was majority black and Hispanic. Once again, the question is, was this constitutional? The 5th Circuit Court was hearing this case but did not indicate when it would issue a ruling. A ruling though, […]
The Settlement Project Holds Leadership Summit on ‘Protecting Our Future With a More Perfect Union’
The Settlement Project, a Freedom and Peace advocate group, joined by FreedomWorks and Heritage Action, holds a leadership summit on “Final Battle for America: Protecting our Future with a More Perfect Union” on May 18. Agenda: 10:00 Invocation Pledge of Allegiance National Anthem Conference Welcome and Introduction Lecture 1: Contrasting the French and American Revolutions, Co-Taught Burgess […]
Kind Man Gently Removes Barnacles Off Sea Turtle in Abu Dhabi
Shuaib is riding a jet ski around the ocean in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, when he finds a turtle with barnacles attached to it. He picks up the turtle and carefully removes the barnacles with his bare hand. When the turtle is free of barnacles, he returns the turtle back into the ocean. Video […]
Key Moments From Trump Manhattan Criminal Trial
The historic trial of former President Donald Trump is winding down to its conclusion as prosecutors have called all of their witnesses, and defense attorneys say their rebuttal testimonies will be brief. Here’s a recap of key moments.
Wife of Chiefs’ CEO Shares Views Similar to Butker’s
The commencement speech by Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker continues to dominate the news. Mr. Butker appeared as the commencement speaker last week at Benedictine College, a private Catholic liberal arts school in Kansas, and said most of the women receiving degrees were probably more excited about getting married and having children. Mr. Butker also said […]
China Unveils Major Rescue for Real Estate Sector
China unveils a big move to rescue its property sector, an industry that used to account for a quarter of the country’s GDP but is now mired in crisis. The problem is, will it work? NTD spoke to Frank Xie, John M. Olin Palmetto Chair in Business at the University of South Carolina Aiken, for […]
California to Test ‘Road Charge’ per Mile as Gas-Tax Alternative
Another U.S. state is considering a pay-per-mile fee on drivers. California is testing out a “road charge” system that charges all drivers, including those with electric vehicles. It could replace gas taxes as the state moves toward EV and hybrid vehicles.
Mercedes Workers in Alabama Reject Union, Dealing Setback to UAW
VANCE, Alabama—Workers at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama handed a stinging loss to the United Auto Workers (UAW) on Friday, rejecting the union in a vote it had expected would build on a win at a Tennessee Volkswagen plant and push it deeper into the South. It marked the first big loss for UAW organizers […]
Concentration of Critical Minerals Production Is a Risk: International Energy Agency
Between now and 2030, as much as 75 percent of growth in the supply of lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements will come from just a handful of countries, according to the latest Global Critical Minerals Outlook report by the International Energy Agency. For the types of graphite used in batteries, nearly 95 percent […]
US Should Cut Off Consumption of Exports From China: Gen. Spalding
China and Russia are deepening economic ties as both countries face isolation in the global economy. Retired Brig. Gen. Robert Spalding tells NTD that cutting off consumption of exports from China is more efficient than tariffs if the United States wants to cripple China’s productive capacity.
Social Media Platforms Like TikTok Utilize Tech for Their Benefits: Expert
With a potential TikTok ban now on the horizon, how does the China-owned app influence U.S. politics and national security? To discuss, NTD spoke with U.S. cybersecurity adviser at My Smart Privacy Rex Lee.
CCP Allowing Russia–Ukraine War to Continue: China Expert
The Chinese Communist Party benefits from the Russia-Ukraine war, along with the conflict in the Middle East, according to Bradley Thayer, director of China policy at the Washington-based think tank Center for Security Policy. Mr. Thayer is also the co-author of the new book “Embracing Communist China: America’s Greatest Strategic Failure.” He told NTD about […]
US: Beijing Can’t Please Both Moscow and the EU
Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a two-day visit to China on Friday. According to a joint statement, Beijing and Moscow pledge to deepen their already close ties on Ukraine, Taiwan, defense, energy, trade, and more. The White House and former President Donald Trump both commented on the meetings.
New Policies to Save China Property Sector Lacking: Expert
China announced “historic” steps on Friday to stabilize its crisis-hit property sector, with the central bank facilitating $1 trillion yuan ($138 billion) in extra funding and easing mortgage rules, and local governments set to buy “some” apartments. NTD speaks to China economic analyst Antonio Graceffo for further insight.