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Following a recent earthquake in Hualien, transportation costs for fruits and vegetables have surged, as reported by Chang Te-chi, secretary-general of the Ji-an Township Farmers’ Association. The damage has forced trucks to take a longer route, doubling travel time and causing frost damage to produce. Despite stable prices due to government efforts, concerns grow over rising expenses if the Suhua Highway remains closed. The Agriculture Development Department of Hualien County and the Taipei Agricultural Products Marketing Corporation highlight the financial strain on farmers and the logistics challenges faced, including increased labor costs and the impracticality of using refrigerated trucks on alternative transport modes.

Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense, Chiu Kuo-cheng, supports Huang Shu-kuang amidst his resignation due to exhaustion, emphasizing the collective effort of the Indigenous Defense Submarine program and denying rumors of its disbandment or leadership changes involving Wellington Koo.

Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation (THSRC) reports record-breaking figures for 2023, with over 70 million passengers and NT$49.8 billion in revenue, leading to a pre-tax net profit of NT$9.7 billion. Commuters face challenges due to overcrowding, with standing room often unavailable during peak hours. THSRC plans to address this by increasing non-reserved seating capacity and adding more trains during peak travel periods.

The Water Resources Agency assures ample water supply in Taichung until May. Daily consumption ranges between 1.4 and 1.5 million tons, sourced mainly from Liyutan and Techi Reservoirs. Liyutan is at 46.5% capacity, Techi at 69%. Shihmen Reservoir in the North faces strain. Agricultural supplies began on Feb. 15 for spring farming irrigation. WRA will monitor spring rainfall for water management.

Tensions escalate as China’s Coast Guard inspects ＂King Xia Cruise＂ near Kinmen, causing panic on board. Taiwan’s Ocean Affairs Council Minister, Kuan Bi-ling, condemns the incident, highlighting the strain on cross-strait relations. The recent clash follows a series of events, including a deadly confrontation between Taiwan and Chinese fishermen. China criticizes Taiwan’s response, blaming the ruling Democratic Progressive Party. Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration works to manage the aftermath, coordinating funeral arrangements and supporting survivors.

The Ministry of Agriculture’s Veterinary Research Institute has detected a new variant of the African swine fever (ASF) virus in pork products brought in by travelers from mainland China. This recombinant strain, known for its high pathogenicity and transmissibility, has caused severe outbreaks in China since its confirmation in 2022. This is the first time that two different strains of the virus, including the Genotype II strain prevalent in China since 2018 and its variant, have been found in illegally imported crispy intestine products. Testing has shown a rising trend in the positive detection rate for the ASF virus in illegally carried meat products from China. With the Lunar New Year approaching, citizens are urged not to bring any pork-containing products back to Taiwan, and the institute warns against illegal imports to protect Taiwan’s pig farming industry.

Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant JN.1 has been sporadically detected in Taiwan’s local cases. JN.1 is an offspring of the BA.2.86 variant and was first detected in Taiwan on Oct. 20 through a traveler from Japan. The local proportion of the JN.1 strain is below 5 percent, indicating that it has not become the dominant strain. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the continued use of the XBB.1.5 vaccine strain, which has been shown to be effective against JN.1 and other emerging variants.

Taiwanese singer and actress Vivian Hsu and Singaporean businessman Li Yun-feng have announced the end of their nine-year marriage. Despite their best efforts, the couple was unable to resolve their differences and recently signed a divorce agreement. The strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced them into a long-distance relationship, along with personality differences, contributed to their split. Speculation about their marriage began last September, and Hsu hinted at her unhappiness in a recent social media post.

Taiwan’s MRT systems are facing financial challenges despite increasing ridership. Keelung City Councilor Cheng Wen-ting discusses the importance of comprehensive assessment before investment. Experts highlight the difficulties of public transportation turning a profit.

中研院最新研究發現，利用雞蛋可以製造出可抗異株（cross strain）流感病毒感染的單醣流感疫苗，防禦效果較傳統流感疫苗提升3至4倍。