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Joyner Lucas

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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Joyner Lucas
| background = solo_singer
| image = Joyner-Lucas-2017.png
| caption = Joyner Lucas performing in [[Toronto]], October 2017
| birth_name = Gary Lucas<ref name="tidal">{{cite web|url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/74886178|title=508-507-2209 / Joyner Lucas|work=[[Tidal (service)|Tidal]]|accessdate=December 1, 2017}}</ref>
| alias = {{hlist|Joyner Lucas|Future Joyner<ref name="Stashed">{{cite web|url=http://thestashed.com/2015/10/28/10-things-to-know-about-joyner-lucas/|title=10 Things to Know About Joyner Lucas|accessdate=12 July 2017}}</ref>}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|08|17}}
| birth_place = [[Worcester, Massachusetts]], [[United States]]
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| occupation = {{hlist|rapper|singer|songwriter|record producer}}
| instrument = Vocals
| years_active = 2007–present
| label = [[Atlantic Records]]
| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|http://www.joynerlucas.com/}}
}}

'''Gary Lucas<ref name="tidal"/>''' (born August 17, 1988) better known by his stage name '''Joyner Lucas''', is an [[United States|American]] [[Rapping|rapper]] from [[Worcester, Massachusetts|Worcester]], [[Massachusetts]] currently signed to [[Atlantic Records]].<ref name="ETN">{{cite news | last=Rao| first=Naveen| title =Joyner Lucas Wiki: Hip Hop, Album, Gangs, Net Worth, and the Heat of the Street | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =Earn the Necklace | date =16 June 2017 | url =https://www.earnthenecklace.com/joyner-lucas-wiki-hip-hop-album-gangs-net-worth/| accessdate =12 July 2017}}</ref> He garnered widespread exposure and critical acclaim after the release of his single "Ross Capicchioni" in 2015.<ref name="Stashed"/><ref name="VibeRoss">{{cite news | last=Robertson| first=Darryl| title =Joyner Lucas Releases Moving Video About Gang Initiation, ‘Ross Capicchioni’ | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =''[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]'' | date =22 May 2015| url =http://www.vibe.com/2015/05/joyner-lucas-releases-moving-video-about-gang-initiation-ross-capicchioni/| accessdate =12 July 2017}}</ref> In 2017, he released his fourth [[mixtape]] (and first on a major label), ''[[508-507-2209]]''.<ref name="DXAlbum">{{cite news | last=Ivey| first=Justin| title =Joyner Lucas Unleashes Debut Album "508-507-2209" | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =''[[HipHopDX]]'' | date =16 June 2017 | url =http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.43796/title.joyner-lucas-unleashes-debut-album-508-507-2209| accessdate =12 July 2017}}</ref>

==Early life==
Joyner Lucas was born on August 17, 1988 and grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts. He became interested in music after listening to artists like [[Eminem]], [[The Notorious B.I.G.]], [[Nas]], and [[Method Man]].<ref name="ETN"/><ref name="Telegram">{{cite news | last=Infante| first=Victor D.| title =Worcester rapper Joyner Lucas eyes new EP, Underground Music Award nods| newspaper =[[Telegram & Gazette]]| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = | date =23 October 2015| url =http://www.telegram.com/article/20151023/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/151029628| accessdate =12 July 2017}}</ref> He attended [[South High Community School]] in Worcester.<ref name="Telegram"/><ref name="Rolling">{{cite news | last=Williams| first=Stereo| title =Joyner Lucas: ‘A lot of artists are afraid to be themselves’| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =''Rolling Out'' | date =24 April 2014| url =http://rollingout.com/2014/04/24/joyner-lucas-lot-artists-afraid/| accessdate =12 July 2017}}</ref>

==Career==
Joyner Lucas first started recording under the name G-Storm. In 2007, he changed his stage name to ''Future Joyner'' and started working with his uncle, Cyrus tha Great, and formed a group called "Film Skool Rejekts". They released their mixtape, ''Workprint: The Greatest Mixtape of All Time'' in the same year.<ref name="XXL">{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/06/best-lyrics-joyner-lucas-508-507-2209-album/|title=20 of the Best Lyrics From Joyner Lucas' '508-507-2209' Album|work=XXL|accessdate=November 30, 2017}}</ref> Joyner went on to release his first mixtape under the name ''Future Joyner'' titled ''Listen 2 Me'' in 2011. After rapper [[Future (rapper)|Future]] came to prominence, Lucas dropped the "Future" from his name and continued as Joyner Lucas.<ref name="XXL"/>

Joyner Lucas went on to release his next mixtape ''Along Came Joyner'' on April 5, 2015.<ref name="ACJ">{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Joyner-Lucas-Along-Came-Joyner-mixtape.696922.html|title=Joyner Lucas - Along Came Joyner Mixtape - Stream & Download|accessdate=July 4, 2017}}</ref> This mixtape contained his critically acclaimed "Ross Capicchioni".<ref name="Stashed"/>

Joyner Lucas signed to [[Atlantic Records]] on September 21, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|author=Victor D. Infante Telegram & Gazette Staff |url=http://www.telegram.com/article/20151023/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/151029628 |title=Worcester rapper Joyner Lucas eyes new EP, Underground Music Award nods - Entertainment & Life - telegram.com - Worcester, MA |publisher=telegram.com |date= |accessdate=2017-07-04}}</ref> Lucas went on to release a project titled ''[[508-507-2209]]'' on June 16, 2017, with Atlantic Records.<ref name="508Joyner">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/508-507-2209/id1246495550|title=508-507-2209 by Joyner Lucas on Apple Music|publisher=[[iTunes]]|accessdate=July 4, 2017}}</ref> The mixtape charted at #7 on the [[Heatseekers Albums]] chart on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' and contained the singles "I'm Sorry", "Ultrasound" and "Winter Blues".<ref name="HeatseekerssAlbums">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/7843102/joyner-lucas/chart|title=Joyner Lucas - Chart History: Heatseekers Albums|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=July 4, 2017}}</ref>

On November 28, 2017, Joyner Lucas released his single, "I'm Not Racist", onto his [[YouTube]] account which quickly went [[Viral video|viral]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43gm3CJePn0|title=Joyner Lucas - I'm Not Racist|work=joyner lucas|accessdate=November 30, 2017}}</ref> The song is controversial, rapping about [[race and society]], and race relations from the perspective of a white [[Donald Trump]] supporter, and a young black man.<ref>{{cite web|last=Criss|first=Doug|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/29/entertainment/joyner-lucas-not-racist-video-trnd/index.html|title='I'm Not Racist' is the brutal race conversation nobody wants to have|work=[[CNN]]|accessdate=November 30, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Khal|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2017/11/joyner-lucas-im-not-racist-video|title=Massachusetts Rapper Joyner Lucas Makes Powerful Statement With "I'm Not Racist" Video|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|accessdate=November 30, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Lindsey India|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/video/2017/11/joyner-lucas-im-not-racist-video/|title=Joyner Lucas Confronts Race Relations in ''I'm Not Racist'' Video|work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|accessdate=November 30, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/music/2017/11/30/joyner-lucas-im-not-racist-video.html|title=Joyner Lucas Is Going Viral For This 'I'm Not Racist' Video|work=[[BET]]|accessdate=November 30, 2017}}</ref>

==Discography==
===Mixtapes===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
|+ List of mixtapes, with selected chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:10em;" | Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:23em;" | Album details
! scope="col" colspan="1" | Peak chart positions
|-
! scope="col" style="width:2.2em;font-size:90%;" | [[Heatseekers Albums|US Heat]] <ref name="HeatseekerssAlbums"/>
|-
! scope="row" | ''Listen 2 Me (as Future Joyner)''
|
* Released: 2011
* Label: Dead Silence Records
* Format: [[Compact disc|CD]], [[Music download|digital download]]
| —
|-
! scope="row" | ''Low Frequency Oscillators''
|
* Released: 2012
* Label: Dead Silence Records
* Format: [[Compact disc|CD]], [[Music download|digital download]]
| —
|-
! scope="row" | ''Along Came Joyner''
|
* Released: April 5, 2015<ref name="ACJ"/>
* Label: Dead Silence Records
* Format: [[Compact disc|CD]], [[Music download|digital download]]
| —
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[508-507-2209]]''
|
* Released: June 16, 2017<ref name="508Joyner"/>
* Label: [[Atlantic Records]]
* Format: [[Compact disc|CD]], [[Music download|digital download]]
| 7
|}

===Collaborative mixtapes===
{| India class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of mixtapes, with selected details
! scope="col" style="width:17em;" | Title
! scope="col" style="width:17em;" | Album details
|-
! scope="row"| ''Workprint: The Greatest Mixtape of All Time (with Film Skool Rejekts)''<ref name="ETN"/><ref name="Stashed"/>
|
* Release date: 2007
* Label: Self-released
* Format: Digital download
|}

===Singles===
====As lead artist====
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles as lead artist, with showing year released and album name
! scope="col" style="width:19em;" | Title
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Album
|-
! scope="row"| "F*ck Your Feelings"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/f-ck-your-feelings-single/id888714977|title=F*ck Your Feelings - Single by Joyner Lucas on Apple Music|publisher=[[iTunes]]|accessdate=July 4, 2017}}</ref>
| rowspan="3"| 2014
| rowspan="3" {{N/A|Non-album singles}}
|-
! scope="row"| "Finally Home"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/finally-home-feat-trae-tha-truth-single/id890902887|title=Finally Home (feat. Trae the Truth) - Single by Joyner Lucas on Apple Music|publisher=iTunes|accessdate=July 4, 2017}}</ref> (featuring [[Trae tha Truth]])
|-
! scope="row"| "Intervention"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/intervention-single/id890900428|title=Intervention - Single by Joyner Lucas on Apple Music|publisher=iTunes|accessdate=July 4, 2017}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| "Ross Capicchioni"
| rowspan="2"| 2015
| rowspan="2"| ''Along Came Joyner''
|-
! scope="row"| "Half Nigga"<ref name="Stashed"/>
|-
! scope="row"| "I'm Sorry"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/im-sorry/id1141911062|title=I'm Sorry - Single by Joyner Lucas on Apple Music|publisher=iTunes|accessdate=July 4, 2017}}</ref>
| rowspan="3"| 2016
| ''[[508-507-2209]]''
|-
! scope="row"| "Happy Birthday"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/say-hello-to-adele-single/id1148385293|title=Happy Birthday - Single by Joyner Lucas on Apple Music|publisher=iTunes|accessdate=July 4, 2017}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" {{N/A|non-album singles}}
|-
! scope="row"| "Say Hello to Adele"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/say-hello-to-adele-single/id1148385293|title=Say Hello to Adele - Single by Joyner Lucas on Apple Music|publisher=iTunes|accessdate=July 4, 2017}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| "Ultrasound"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/joyner-lucas-ultrasound-new-song.1973518.html|title=Joyner Lucas - Ultrasound - Stream [New Song] - HotNewHipHop|publisher=[[HotNewHipHop]]|accessdate=July 4, 2017}}</ref>
| rowspan="4"| 2017
| rowspan="3"| ''[[508-507-2209]]''
|-
! scope="row" | "Just Like You"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/joyner-lucas-just-like-you-video-new-video.41697.html|title=Joyner Lucas "Just Like You" Video [New Video] - HotNewHipHop|publisher=HotNewHipHop|accessdate=July 4, 2017}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | "Winter Blues"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/joyner-lucas-winter-blues-new-song.1974396.html|title=Joyner Lucas - Winter Blues - Stream [New Song] - HotNewHipHop|publisher=HotNewHipHop|accessdate=July 4, 2017}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | "I'm Not Racist"<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhVd0BkiLqyBJ0GzV0|title=Powerful: Joyner Lucas - I'm Not Racist (Two Sides Of The Racial & Political Spectrum)|work=WORLDSTARHIPHOP|access-date=2017-11-28|language=en}}</ref>
| {{N/A|non-album single}}
|-
|}

====As featured artist====
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+
! scope="col" style="width:19em;" | Title
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Album
|-
! scope="row"| "Deserve"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/deserve-feat-joyner-lucas-single/id1161996014|title=Deserve (feat. Joyner Lucas) - Single by Kyle Bent on Apple Music|publisher=iTunes|accessdate=December 5, 2017}}</ref> (Kyle Bent featuring Joyner Lucas)
| rowspan="2"| 2016
| {{N/A|non-album single}}
|-
! scope="row"| "Sriracha"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2016/10/tech-n9ne-logic-joyner-lucas-siracha/|title=Tech N9ne, Logic and Joyner Lucas Take Turns Destroying New Song "Sriracha"|publisher=XXL|accessdate=July 12, 2017}}</ref> ([[Tech N9ne]] featuring [[Logic (musician)|Logic]] and Joyner Lucas)
| ''[[The Storm (Tech N9ne album)|The Storm]]''
|-
! scope="row"| "Lifestyle" (Kyle Bent featuring Joyner Lucas)
| 2017
| {{N/A|non-album single}}
|-
|}

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.joynerlucas.com/}}

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New Tang Dynasty Television

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| name = New Tang Dynasty Television
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{{Chinese|t=新唐人電視臺|s=新唐人电视台|p=Xīntángrén Diànshìtái}}
'''New Tang Dynasty Television''' (NTD, {{zh|新唐人電視台}}) is a television broadcaster based in [[New York City]] with correspondents in over 70 cities worldwide. The station was founded in 2001 by [[Falun Gong]] practitioners as a Chinese-language broadcaster, but has since expanded its language offerings. The company retains a focus on China in its news broadcasts, and frequently covers topics that are censored in Mainland China, such as human rights. Its stated mission is to "promote uncensored information on China; to restore and promote traditional Chinese culture; and to facilitate mutual understanding between the East and West".<ref>http://ntdtv.org/en/aboutus.html</ref>

==History==
NTD was founded in 2001 as an independent Chinese news media, with its stated mission being to offer "uncensored news" about China that other Chinese media, particularly state-controlled media, would not cover. The station has a regular focus on the promotion of traditional Chinese culture, and devotes extensive news coverage to Chinese human rights issues, taking a critical stance on what it claims are abuses of power by the [[Communist Party of China]]. <ref>[http://english.ntdtv.com NTD]</ref>

Since its founding, NTD has expanded to include English, Spanish, [[Japanese language|Japanese]], French, Russian, [[Persian language|Persian]], [[Modern Hebrew|Hebrew]] and several other language editions. Its content offerings include news and analysis, arts and culture, travel, entertainment news, health and lifestyle, and children’s programming.<ref>[http://english.ntdtv.com NTD]</ref>

The station's critical reporting on the [[Communist Party of China]] has prompted censorship by the [[Government of the People's Republic of China|Chinese government]]. {{citation needed|date=November 2012}} NTD also allege Chinese government interference with their reporting and business operations. {{citation needed|date=June 2014}}

NTD began broadcasting via satellite in North America in February 2002, and expanded its audience into mainland China in April 2004. At present, the station's satellite coverage reaches Asia, Europe, and Australia in several languages.

NTD, along with ''[[The Epoch Times]]'' and [[Sound of Hope]] radio station, was founded by [[Falun Gong]] practitioners who had emigrated to the West. Many of its staff are Falun Gong adherents who volunteer their time and services. In an interview with the ''Wall Street Journal'', president Zhong Lee stated that the company's original purpose was to speak out against the Chinese government's [[persecution of Falun Gong]], but that it "can also play a big role pushing democracy in China."<ref name=WSJ-11-15-2007>Chen, Kathy [https://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB119508926438693540.html Chinese Dissidents Take On Beijing Via Media Empire] ''Wall Street Journal'' November 15, 2007</ref> The station covers several issues that are taboo in Mainland China, such as official corruption and public health scares, and also provides a platform for Chinese human rights and pro-democracy activists.<ref name=WSJ-11-15-2007/>

The station's broadcasts can theoretically reach 200 million viewers globally, including 50 million in mainland China, according to the Wall Street Journal.<ref name=wsj>{{cite news |work=Wall Street Journal |url=https://online.wsj.com/article/SB111101769524481719.html?mod=opinion_main_europe_asia |date=March 17, 2005 |title= Not a Pretty Dish }}</ref>{{failed verification|date=November 2013}}

==Programming==
[[File:NTDTV in Stockholm.JPG|thumb|NTDTV journalist broadcasting from the Royal Swedish Academy in Stockholm, Sweden, at the announcement of [[Mo Yan]] as 2012 Nobel laureate in literature]]NTD broadcasts 24/7, and offers a variety of original and syndicated programming, including news, arts and culture shows, travel, entertainment news, health and lifestyle, and children’s programing.<ref>[http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&sl=zh-TW&u=http://www.ntdtv.com/xtr/b5/prog300new.html&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dntdtv%26hl%3Den%26prmd%3Divns&rurl=translate.google.com&twu=1&usg=ALkJrhh4QaQxV3aUa4dnTrjchg3ZAK6eaw NTD]</ref>

The station is best known for its news and analysis segments, which typically contain criticism of the Chinese government over various human rights abuses, including the persecution of [[Falun Gong]] practitioners.

The ''Wall Street Journal'' reported that the station broke news of [[SARS]] in 2003, three weeks before the Chinese government admitted publicly that there was an epidemic. (It went on to cause at least 774 deaths.) The station offered extensive coverage of democratic elections in Taiwan, and the death of purged former Chinese General Secretary [[Zhao Ziyang]]. The Chinese-language station regularly airs a video version of [[The Epoch Times#The Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party|the Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party]], an editorial series offering a strong critique of the CPC's rule, which is often used as Falun Gong propaganda against the Chinese Communist Party.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ntdtv.com/xtr/eng/aAboutXTR_e.htm |title=New Tang Dynasty |publisher=Web.archive.org |date=10 May 2006 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20060510023534/http://www.ntdtv.com/xtr/eng/aAboutXTR_e.htm |archivedate=May 10, 2006 }}</ref>

==Cultural outreach==

As part of its mission to promote “appreciation and awareness of traditional Chinese culture,” NTD organizes and produces a variety of cultural outreach programs, including Chinese classical dance, martial arts, and culinary competitions. The station frames these activities within a context of reviving "true Chinese cultural and moral traditions that have been lost under Communist Party rule".

From 2004 to 2006, NTD produced and televised an annual ''Chinese New Year Spectacular'', a performance featuring classical Chinese dance and music. The show's performances contained ethnic and folk dances, dances depicting Chinese legends and moral tales, solo musical performances, and messaging and imagery sympathetic to Falun Gong, and included "artistic representations of the persecution of practitioners" in China. These shows have since been continued as traveling stage productions by a dedicated organisation, [[Shen Yun Performing Arts]].

In 2008, the station began organizing a series of annual competitions open to ethnic Chinese participants in fields of classical Chinese dance, martial arts, traditional clothing design, painting, music, photography, and Chinese cooking.<ref>NTD, [http://competitions.ntdtv.com/en/index.php Global Competition Series]. Retrieved February 6, 2011</ref>

==Censorship==
NTD's anti-Communist Party stance and reportage on human rights issues in China has led to interference and political pressure from the Chinese Communist Party and its overseas embassies.<ref>{{cite web | title = Chinese Regime Tries to Crush Cultural Show in Canada | publisher = The Epoch Times | date = 18 January 2007 | url = http://en.epochtimes.com/news/7-1-18/50601.html | accessdate = 2007-06-13}}</ref> In turn, along with dissuading government officials from attending the New Year's show, the Chinese embassy in the United States accused NTD of being used to "spread anti-China propaganda" and "distorting Chinese culture".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/gyzg/t397390.htm |title=Enjoy the Holidays and Stay away from the so-called "Chinese New Year Gala" of the New Tang Dynasty Television |work=Chinese Embassy in the United States of America |date=January 7, 2008}}</ref>

In January 2007, a theater in South Korea scheduled to host the New Year's performance cancelled their booking at the last minute, which NTD alleged was because China threatened actions against upcoming Korean shows in Mainland China.<ref>{{cite web | title = Chinese Regime Pressures Seoul to Cancel Cultural Show | publisher = The Epoch Times | date = 10 January 2007 | url = http://en.epochtimes.com/news/7-1-10/50292.html | accessdate = 2007-06-13}}</ref> It has also been reported that [[NASDAQ]] broke ties with the station around this time after Chinese pressure.<ref>{{cite web | title=Chinese State Security Demanded NASDAQ Eject Network, Cable Says | date=24 January 2012 | url=http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/world/chinese-regime-demanded-nasdaq-eject-network-wikileaks-cable-says-181131.html | publisher=The Epoch Times}}</ref>

In June 2008, media watchdog [[Reporters Without Borders]] ("RSF") accused [[Eutelsat]] of closing down transmissions of NTD on June 16 through its [[Eutelsat 33B|W5]] satellite to appease the Chinese government,<ref name="rsf">Reporters Without Borders: [http://www.rsf.org/article.php3?id_article=27818 European satellite operator Eutelsat suppresses independent Chinese-language TV station NTD to satisfy Beijing], July 10, 2008, retrieved on 2009-01-19</ref> and appealed to Eutelsat CEO Giuliano Berretta to quickly reverse its decision to suspend NTD’s use of Eutelsat. According to RSF, the NTD shutdown was a "premeditated, politically motivated decision". RSF stated that they were in possession of a recording of a purported conversation with a Beijing employee of Eutelsat confirming the allegations.<ref name="rsf"/> Eutelsat claimed that the shutdown was due to a technical failure, denied the validity of the conversation,{{citation needed|date=January 2011}} and pointed out in July 2008 that NTD is still being broadcast from the Hot Bird positions.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2008/07/28/eutelsat-defends-ntdtv-position/|title = Eutelsat defends NTDTV position|date = July 28, 2008|accessdate = April 10, 2015|website = Broadband TV News|publisher = |last = Clover|first = Julian}}</ref>

On August 20, 2008, the [[International Federation of Journalists]] released a statement calling on Eutelsat restore NTD and three radio stations including ''[[Sound of Hope]]''. The statement accused Eutelsat of bowing down to political pressure, and argued how the approaching Beijing Olympics could have resulted in the Chinese government's increasing pressure to censor the broadcasting of NTD.<ref name="ifj">International Federation of Journalists: [http://europe.ifj.org/en/articles/ifj-calls-on-eutelsat-to-end-bar-on-chinese-ntdtv-broadcasts IFJ Calls on Eutelsat To End Bar on Chinese NTDTV Broadcasts], August 20, 2008, retrieved on 2009-01-19</ref>

The European Parliament also called on Eutelsat to reverse their decision to shut down NTD. Following this, Eutelsat issued a press release and written declaration, denying all charges of censorship against NTD. The company insists that NTD's shutdown resulted solely from the technical failure experienced by W5 satellite, and adds that NTD is being broadcast across Europe via Eutelsat's HOT BIRD video neighbourhood (which unlike W5, cannot be received from China).<ref name="eutelsatJan15">[http://www.eutelsat.com/news/compress/en/2009/html/PR0309/PR0309.html Eutelsat reaffirms to European institutions the irreversible and purely technical nature of the incident resulting in the interruption of consumer broadcasting services through its W5 satellite], January 15, 2009, retrieved on 2009-01-19</ref>

In June 2010 the Canadian Prime Minister's Office cancelled a press conference that NTD and Epoch Times would have attended, so that Chinese President [[Hu Jintao]] would not come into contact with the broadcaster, allegedly following terms from the Chinese consulate. According to the ''Toronto Star'', such press conferences are usually standard procedure for foreign leaders visiting the Parliament, and the cancellation was seen as an extraordinary measure to keep NTD away from the Chinese President.<ref name="star">Susan Delacourt, [http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/torontog20summit/article/827903--harper-helps-hu-keep-critics-away "Harper helps Hu keep critics away"], Fri Jun 25, 2010</ref>

NTDTV's [[YouTube]] channel and its extensions are naturally blocked as a result of the [[Great Firewall]].

==NTD Canada==
On July 25, 2012, NTD Television officially launched ''[[New Tang Dynasty Television (Canada)|NTD Canada]]'', a local Canadian channel for Chinese viewers in Canada.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Tang Dynasty Multi-Language Channel Launched on Shaw Cablesystems in Western Canada|url=http://ntdtv.org/en/pressrls/2012-04-30/new-tang-dynasty-multi-language-channel-launched-on-shaw-cablesystems-in-western-canada.html}}</ref> NTD Canada is a multilingual service airing programming in [[Standard Cantonese|Cantonese]], [[Mandarin Chinese|Mandarin]], [[English language|English]] and [[French language|French]], with the aim of reaching out to second- and third-generation Chinese-Canadians who may not speak Chinese as well as they do English or French.

==See also==
* [[New Tang Dynasty Television (Canada)|New Tang Dynasty Television Canada]]

==References==

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==External links==
* [http://ntdtv.com/ NTD official site]
* [http://www.ntd.tv NTD English]

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