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Economic Downturns Drive More Protests in China: Watchdog
China saw a significant surge in protests in the third quarter—an approximate 30 percent rise compared to last year. Human rights watchdog Freedom House says the country’s slow economy is the main driver. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump’s win has triggered a plunge across the Chinese stock market.
Homeland Security Deports 109 Chinese Illegal Immigrants on Charter Flight
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed that it deported a group of 109 Chinese nationals unlawfully present in the United States on a charter flight back to China on Nov. 16. The department said in a Nov. 18 press release that the latest deportation marks the third charter flight to China in less […]
Trump Selects Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 19 nominated billionaire Howard Lutnick as the commerce secretary in his incoming administration. Trump said in a statement that Lutnick would “lead our Tariff and Trade agenda, with additional direct responsibility for the Office of the United States Trade Representative.” Lutnick, 63, is the co-chair of the Trump-Vance transition team. […]
Engineer Calls on Beijing to Release His Mother, Shares Impact Persecution Has Had on Him and His Family
A poster spotted on the streets of Tokyo is getting attention. It bears a powerful message, and a plea: “Set my mother free.” A young engineer working in Japan is trying to raise awareness for his mother, who is detained in China because of her faith.
Peru Port Could Face Trump’s China Tariffs
The United States, Canada, and India are reevaluating their trade ties with China, as Beijing faces accusations that it’s flooding overseas markets with cheap imports and bypassing tariffs. According to a senior aide to incoming president Donald Trump, the United States should impose 60 percent tariffs on goods not only from China, but on any […]
Here’s What Trump’s Defense Secretary Pick Said About China
Author and Fox News host Pete Hegseth has been selected by President-elect Donald Trump as the defense secretary to lead the world’s largest and most powerful military. A military veteran, Hegseth served overseas in Afghanistan and Iraq, but he lacks senior military experience and is untested on the world stage. Hegseth’s nomination comes at a […]
What Rubio’s Nomination Means for Trump’s China Policy
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) has been selected as the next secretary of state. Does his nomination signal President-elect Donald Trump’s tough stance on Beijing could go beyond tariffs and trade? Trump’s picks for national security adviser and CIA director are also hardliners on China. As for Rubio, he would be the first sitting U.S. secretary […]
NATO Chief ‘Looking Forward’ to Working With Trump
As speculations rise that the U.S.–NATO alliance will change during Trump’s new term, the head of NATO said Thursday that he is looking forward to working with President-elect Donald Trump—in particular to counter the challenges from the Indo-Pacific and the Euro-Atlantic.
Pro-Taiwan Ads Face Interference in Peru
Pro-Taiwan advertisements are reportedly facing off with rounds of interference during an annual summit for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping both arrived in Peru’s capital city, Lima, for the event. Taiwan also sent its own delegation. A local media agency reported a billboard that […]
Documentary Exposing China’s Forced Organ Harvesting Screening in New York
A documentary exposing details of an unprecedented crime against humanity, China’s forced organ harvesting, is showing in New York, Nov. 15–21. The award-winning film “State Organs” made its debut on Nov. 9 in a Manhattan theater, sparking audience discussions. Where to Watch Cinema Village Address: 22 E. 12th St., New York, NY 10003 Tickets are […]
US Allies Should Contribute to Defense: Expert
What would a second Trump administration mean for U.S. allies like Japan and rivals like China? How might key U.S. political figures like Marco Rubio influence U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific? NTD spoke with Grant Newsham, senior fellow at the Center for Security Policy, for his take.