That visits a taiwanese island in sight of the chinese mainland were a recent definitely incident and beijing stepped up. The trolls have put the local fishing cruise on alert the im sarah kelly. Welcome to the program. We begin in the United States where super tuesday has almost certainly confirmed that this years president ial race will be a re match between donald trump and joe biden. Both were swept to a string of resolving victories as republican and democratic motors in 16 states from alabama to alaska had their chance to choose their preferred candidate. The only 2 serious contenders remain with 5 effectively unopposed, among the democrats. On the republican side from one, every state except vermont, former South Carolina governor nikki haley, one there, but failed, and several other states where she was seen as having a real chance to disrupt the trump campaign. She will now Face Even Greater pressure to drop out of the race. Thank you very much. The call is super tuesday for a reason and they tell me the pundits and otherwise if theres ever been one like this has never been anything so conclusive. This was an amazing, an amazing night and amazing day. Its been an incredible period of time and our countrys history has been sad and so many ways. But i think its going to be inspiring because were going to do something. But frankly, nobodys been able to do for a long time. All right, before we dive deeper, lets have a listen to some of the voters who cast their ballots on tuesday, across the United States. Or, actually, i dont, i cant say, and trump. And so it wasnt a big problem for me to come over here and vote i voted for vitamin as i did the last time because i supported him. Well, i bought it for donald trump and i did last time also because we really need a business man to get this world straight. Transfers is a very horse and individual, but hes the least he knows how to run the country. Republican donald trump. Eh, because i think hes the best hope we have for getting our country back on track. Anybody but the really why is that . Hes, he doesnt need to figure our presence to get these 2. 0, he forgets things i wrote in from our current president fighting and mostly voting for him because im concerned about the state of our democracy. If trump is re elected, i think he would be less likely to start with trump dominating super tuesday is the fight for the republican domination basically over now i put that question to dw reporter william glue croft as sarah you and i are here just i think you know, less than 24 hours ago discussing that very question the, the writings but on the proverbial wall for quite a while now. But now were really coming and seeing the results. Lets not forget or be distracted by all. The performative aspects of the primary season that its hard primaries are a mathematical game. 1215 delegates is what the, the republican candidate needs to become the nominate. Thats what of donald trump and nikki haley and previously and still some other smaller candidates are fighting for. But because its a mass game, donald trump is way out ahead. And although he didnt clinch that tonight, he is very much on track to coaching that and again, barring something unforeseen, nikki haley just wont have the numbers to be able to take down donald trump. So what happens is she drop out now. Well, nikki haley has been, or her campaigns are very silent, are mostly silent after super tuesday they just put out of statements, she didnt have any kind of public appearance. Just the statements, thinking the millions of americans who did vote for her. And of course, pointing out the vermont when nicky hayleys basically pitched to the republican party. As you can get rid of me, i can lose, i can drop out and she may very well we dont know yet. But that does not put that is not put to bed the disquiet, among many republicans who just dont want to vote for donald trump again. And that could be vulnerable coming into november. And when we look on the democratic side as expected, President Joe Biden has also had a strong showing, but i mean, youre, you were mentioning kind of warning signs about the general election. There wasnt warning signs. Might there have been on the democratic side . All right, joe biden. Stacy similar issues as donald trump. People just arent that enthusiast. Think about either. I mean were seeing massive people coming out for both of them because thats how america works. You have kind of 2 big candidates and voters of various of the 2 parties vote for them. But do you mean id say its, as weve seen over the last many election cycles, it doesnt really matter about how popular you, you are. Its more important about how slightly unpopular you are. Those views 1000 votes in certain key counties. A certain key states is what really decides elections. It doesnt really matter about the 10s of millions of americans. You might get voting for you. It matters the 10000 or 20000 pieces that might not work for you. And both joe biden and donald trump faced that risk going into november. And that is where the selection light previous elections is probably going to be decided on. The polls have shown a majority of americans dont really want either by and or trump, again, as youve highlighted there. So i mean, what does this mean now, as we head towards november steel . For every story i see or hear about a Trump Supporters who now isnt a trump supporter. I see another story about a bite in supporter who now isnt a bite and supporter. And both of those stories are true, right . Both the campaigns can spin that any way they want. You can look at that positively saying, well, look at the other side. Theres no, its easy. As many other side, people are willing to vote for me because they, they want to stop the other side, both sides of the trump campaign, the binding campaign to use the same rhetoric, the same, talking points to make their case, and vice versa. Supposed to be very interesting, as we do go into the full general election and towards november, which of those narratives. And theyre all true narratives. I dont want to say that one is more true than the other. Its going to be, which is, which turns out to be the one that breaks in cruise favor. Like i said, its gonna come down to the margins because that is how us politics currently structured. William blue crossed as always, thank you. Now with another set of trump primary victories the possibility of a 2nd, donald Trump Presidency looms large that has made european leaders nervous and vigilant. The possibility of a return to an america 1st policy in washington and even the lack of support for nato has forced officials on the continent to prep for the possibility of losing their biggest ally as when he was previously president of the United States. Donalds, trump describe the European Union is a folk and threatens to make you a p and pay for us protects. Now his america, 1st policy good. Once again, we shape transatlantic relations. For many european politicians. The possibility of Donald Trumps return to the white house is a nightmare scenario. Even though they dont like to speak about it in front of a camera, surely im not inviting me to interfere and the internal affairs of a biggest ally. Its um the people in, in america who, who had the right to choose the president in private. However, one diplomats describe the apple sphere to us as a mixture of desperation and resignation. And it seems pretty clear thats behind closed doors. Officials in your opinion kept a post a working on contingency plans. Should there be a 2nd donald Trump Presidency . Im sure that there are contingency plans. Im not going to wait until the last moment. The advantage that they have is a trump is not anymore. Unlike what was the case in 2000. 162017. Is not an unknown person anymore of the present during his 1st term and office trump imposed terrace on trade with you members, he pulled out of the paris climate agreements and then what was the biggest shock he repeatedly question . Do you ask commitments to the Nato Alliance now hes delivering the same messages on that companion trail. One of the president s of a big countries stood up said, well sir, uh if we dont pay and were attacked by russia, will you protect us . I said, no, i would not protect you. In fact, i would encourage them to do whatever the hell they want. You got to say, so could a 2nd, Trump Presidency mean the end of nato . Its not just about whether the United States is in or out. I mean, almost certainly the United States would stay in, but there are, there are levels of being in and the other allies on occasion have, have salt, lower levels of involvement with nato, withdrawing from the integrated military command, for example. Or simply simply focusing on areas outside of the European Security or of it, which would leave europe in a position of having to sort of somehow fill that gap. Could you fill that gap . Not into short term. Experts say nate to without us would be weak. You ups, nuclear deterrence, without American Nuclear weapons, inconceivable, at least for now and supporting ukraine without money and arms from washington would be much more difficult. So what can even leaders do . No matter what will happen in us year of has to be able to do more on our own and in a corporation with our allies. This is a wake up code for, for everybody in europe to do more for, for european own defense. Doing more for you a p and secuity could help, but it will take time for countries to be able to do that. And europe and the union army 1st discussed decades ago is still a distant endeavor. And in the meantime, if one looks at the experience of the trumpet administration that we had, clearly he views the world, not just through nation states, but through individual leaderships, individual leaders. I can say not so much alliances, not so much. Agreements, sometimes not even states but, but individuals. And so those individual relationships matter. Building relationships, stepping up on defense, europeans are bracing foot from 2. 00 and they know that a new face and a transatlantic relationship might be looming anyway, regardless of who will win the race to the white house. And lets go straight now to d. W process bureau chief, alexandra from nomine, who filed that report, that we just watched there. How are your pain leaders looking at these elections . Is it a hope for the best prepare for the worst scenario . Well, so i think that describes the best, the move in most european capitals with only few action have on europe. Well, it depends what are you on an optimist or a past the most . According to one thing. Think under donald trump, do you asked with a band on Climate Action trade wars would hard and, and need to would be at the best dormant. And i think this is the biggest problem that the u. A p. As a worry about that, donald trump, if we elect to which pull out, or at least we can need to. And this is of course a quickbook key questions for the question for the you a p. And because its about, there are security and there are defense to now. Yes. And, and then you opinions are really worried that the return of america 1st policy codes mean you route on its own as the about belgium prime and as to the cross products talking to his lawmakers. What are the steps that the you could take now to enhance and protect their own position in the world . Well, i think thats the europeans are now talking a lot about what they can do, that they need to do more for the own defense. Some of the european allies, members of nato, a have already increased the defense spending. Yesterday the European Commission announced a new of an initiative for europe in Defense Industrial strategy. So they wants to invest more money to produce more weapons. But all of that of course, needs time. And as for now i would say that your opinions are very carefully watching what is happening in dw use alexandra phenomena joining us. Thank you so much. All these have to we appreciate it. I, i think, is now the United States has further elsewhere toughened its stance on the dire conditions in the gaza strip, according to news agencies. Israel staunchest ally is for the 1st time back and calls for an immediate cease fire and a Un Security Council resolution. The draft language also calls for the release of all hostages, still held by him off the ship to cons. As the us and jordan have air dropped more aid packages into the palestinian territory. Agencies say that the drops provide just a fraction of what is needed. So panic and chaos as men and gaza city run around in a frenzy to find food countries such as egypt, jordan fronts, and now the us have been dropping aid from above. But there are too many people in need and theres not enough aid. And the said that the we have the willingness inability to bear it up. But is there a father in the world who can see his children riding in hunger in front of him to remain silent . Even if the price is risking his life. Just like all these people who risk their lives in order to obtain what is not even enough for a crumb of flour or 8 or canned food. Rid of yesterday, some expired canned goods arrived containing mold and fungus. We are not animals, as they described us. I remember the most important over the we can work us from the you went, im the w h o rushed in to provide supplies to hospitals, medicines and fuel a running critically low. And this is costing children airlines. So unfortunately, yes, we have lost 2 babies here they had pneumonia, but they died because of the power cut. The power went off at 4 am and at 8 am we were out of oxygen. The one that and many others have died from hunger, according to the visiting team from the w, and show that there is no milk or anything when the situation is bad, indescribable. Were not able to get them anything these thats come. As the booming outside continues and bodies, philip floors somewhat so young, they barely have the chance to live. Now the National Peoples congress in china is being closely followed in taipei. Tensions between china and taiwan have spiked and recent weeks due to a recent incident which took place in the water surrounding jan men, a group of taiwanese controlled islands, just kilometers from the shores of china. And the incident time when east coast guard pursuit of a chinese fishing vessel led to the death of 2 chinese fishermen, china is coast guard, has increased patrols are proud jenman ty, when he is official, say that is raising the risk of an accident spiraling into conflict. Correspond, it seems tater reports now from the beach has its high ones too many items. Chinese skyscrapers a well with the nice side to man typically will use to the content home can seeing as long walks to narrow stretches of horses separating the 2 sides. But since 2 chinese fishermen died in a recent incident with tie ones coast guards, hes been much more crowded when heading out to see the table window is full. We used to go over there, but we cant anymore it because the chinese coast guard is patrolling an oven. We used to come across them quite often, and there wasnt a problem. Because the now we just do our best not to go that the policies, incidentally capsizing videos on chinese social media, show the coast guard, pressing ahead with more patrols around seeing that sometimes even using the hakim language coming be spoken in taiwan typeface of several chinese vessels. Events that prohibited which is during those patrols badging, which claims over and see over taiwan says such restrictions dont exist. Its not fundamental disagreements which is raised fees, a spot to could ignite. Why the conflict . Some hygiene being here, you appreciate just how small the margin for error is. This land behind us is the chinese city of charlotte with millions of residents, the y best. So in the distance over the, if the chinese coast guard on this line right here is controlled by taiwan. Now with china sending more co, scott patrols into these voices, type pay faces a dilemma. Do nothing. Can they risk china replying, even more pressure, their react to strongly, and thats the risk of escalation of this is comic key political moments to both of aging and taipei. Taiwan go soon integrated some new president s, a man who badging openly dislikes and in china. This week is the National Peoples congress. The, the countrys leaders hike the Defense Budget by more than 70 percent and issued tough words on what they call re unifying taiwan with china by military force if necessary. Jenman. So where is this call is the value of conflict with china, which continue to show the group of islands well into the 19 seventys local counselor dont send bible says that may explain residents muted response to more frequent chinese patrols. But hes quick to add, the fundamental tension still exists. Now it just looks different. Its something that you can type with. Well, can be more than just a horrible. So its not just about rocket guns and arms. You cancel this diplomatic was on trade was the cold was once hes at the headphones, that kind of situation does exist to you. But its just that every day, peoples perception of water is still tied to things like canons, on as well. So they arent as deeply impacted by the recent events. Escalation has been avoided for now, but with ships from both sides, continuing to walk insults close proximity here. Its like the, the fragile stalemate across these voices will soon be tested again. Unless brian james, trader who you saw there in that report, hes joining us now from taipei. So you were engine, man, i islands that, belong to taiwan. But theyre situated much closer to china than they are to taiwan. What 2 People Living there make up the rising tension . Well, theres always a bit of a difference with situations like this because of course, people who live on gym and im pretty used to these types of tiny threats. As i mentioned in that report. Some people who live on the team and have lived experience all of im of hall conflicts with china and so it is a bit more difficult for these incidents which kind of operate below the threshold. A full so really come through with some people. But that being said, of course, officials, im locals, engine men recognize that they want to see some of these types of situations to be, to be managed casserly they recognize as a risk. And those things conspire allowance of control. But at the same time, they also recognize that these people have to go on. They cant live that lives really in a perpetual state of fear and crisis. And when youre kind of going to these places and reporting on these types of tensions between taiwan and china, or its those 2 realities, you kind of have to hold a single thing is, can you mind one of the announcements to come out of tied us National Peoples congress is a continuing rise in china is defense spending. How do taiwan and other Asian Countries perceive this rapid growth in chinas military power . A stairwell live . What, what a, what a big increase. 7. 2 percent this year. So far out stripping the overall targeted growth. So the overall economy, which is really a testament to the importance of china is going to continue to play some of the detroit expansion, despite troubles with its economy. Of course in taiwan, were in this intervening period now while were waiting for the new president to be no grades of president s above present the light slicing the who has suggested that hes going to continue in, in the vein of his pre, to assess a military conscription compulsory military conscription inside one ass, now its a one year. They lose their posting record Defense Budgets. But of course if theres something thats happening across the region, when you look at japan, which is also posted, right . Quote, Defense Budgets and in other kind of us allies, for example, the philippines, developing ties with washington lavista recognition really that the situation across the region is becoming more precarious. And governments responding in time with these types of Defense Budgets. Its not just taiwan that has disputes with china over maritime sovereignty. How is china pursuing its territorial, see claims with other neighbors in Asian Countries . To deal with the cost, the big one thats everyone everyones looking at. But in the last couple of days has been the very real tensions with the philippines. And some people are probably all you. This is even more concerning situation given that many layers and us treaty ally hasnt mutual funds treating with washington res, seem china, chinese coast called firing. Whats the kind of, is it some philippine vessel, some breaking that belongs to Philippine Coast called ships injuring, assess, and people. But again, this is positive approach to strategy that china has been developing of the past couple of years without trying to build them. We must get a coast guard with some of these coast called vessels. Um, you know, with, with the facilities and the capabilities, they look closer and closer to what a minute treat vessel would look like. And so, you know, again, just a testament ready to the direction of travel here in the, in the pacific. And where are these maritime tensions, especially with a china that is more sensitive in, in pursuing its claims in these waters in the south trying to see what it was around the high one. And thats again, causing these governments to respond in time. James tate are correspondent in taipei. Thank you. Teslas european car plant in near berlin has halted production after a suspected arson attack cut off its electricity supply. Local media published a letter from a far left group claiming it was behind the incident. The police ends near the desk left lined just outside the german deputy berlin. A fire broke out at a high voltage electricity violent which led to a power failure. Authorities believe it was an act of sabotage from the today criminal police or investigation on suspicion of ours are investigating all of these. And then on a far left 1000000 group has claimed responsibility and the message posted online. 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