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Amid food safety concerns, Taiwan’s Lunchbox Industry Association chairman advises caterers to temporarily replace rice noodles. Investigation underway following food poisoning incident at Polam Kopitiam in Taipei. Proper preservation emphasized to mitigate risks.

Taipei International Book Exhibition concludes after a successful six-day run, attracting over 550,000 attendees. Global visitors praise TiBE’s role in promoting literacy and cultural exchange amid concerns about declining reading habits in the digital age.

Hong Kong actor Daniel Wu criticizes Barbie’s new doll collection, claiming it perpetuates stereotypes about Asians. The dolls were released following the success of the ＂Barbie＂ film in 2023, which grossed over US $1.4 billion. The Asian doll in the collection, portrayed as a violinist or a panda doctor, has faced strong backlash from Wu and others. Wu expressed his concerns on Weibo, suggesting that the limited options for the Asian doll reinforce parental expectations rather than promoting genuine diversity. His post has garnered widespread support online, with many users agreeing that the doll design demonstrates a lack of understanding of Asians by the toy’s creators.

The Legislative Yuan’s Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee reviewed proposed amendments to the Assisted Reproduction Act, including one that would allow a surviving spouse to use embryos for having children after the death of their partner. The Ministry of Health and Welfare is considering expanding the legislation to include same-sex couples, single individuals, and surrogate pregnancies. Minister of Health and Welfare Hsueh Jui-yuan suggested a public hearing to gather feedback due to the ethical, legal, and child welfare considerations involved. The current law only permits assisted reproduction for married couples, excluding single women and lesbian couples. Taiwan also does not currently recognize surrogacy as legal, creating unresolved issues regarding the parental status of children born through such arrangements. The debate reflects the government’s attempt to address societal changes and demographic challenges, particularly concerns about population decline.

Taiwan’s MOHW announces ＂Holistic Physicians for Young Children＂ project, but pediatricians express concerns over workload and compensation. Learn more about the childcare initiative.