Taiwan is one of many countries heading to the polls in 2024, in an election that could shake up the regional and global order. A massive backlog of weapons orders from the U.S. means Taiwan is still without much of the equipment it needs to defend itself. And Japan is reeling from a 7.6-magnitude earthquake that shook its west coast on New Year's Day, with relief efforts underway as the death toll continues to climb. Plus:
- The defense ministry makes its first announcement of a Chinese balloon passing directly over Taiwan.
- Parent groups rally outside the education ministry following the death of a teenager who was stabbed at school.
- Taiwan continues to investigate the cause of a massive oil spill off the east coast.