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Deputy minister condemns maneuvering in vaccine dispute
Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare, Wang Pi-sheng, criticizes the ban of certain flu vaccine brands in schools, calling it a political move that exploits students. The government has approved a new flu vaccine from Medigen, but rumors of public resistance have led some regions to prohibit its use in schools. Wang argues that the government should help citizens make informed decisions based on scientific evidence.2023/10/26 11:24 -
Taiwan accuses China of using trade as political tool
China’s decision to extend its trade barrier investigation into Taiwan, which coincides with the upcoming elections, is seen by Taiwan’s Executive Yuan as a politically motivated move to interfere with the elections. The Executive Yuan argues that this action violates World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. Taiwan maintains that it has not violated any WTO rules and criticizes China’s investigation process as opaque and discriminatory. The extension of the investigation date is seen as further evidence of China’s political agenda. Both the Executive Yuan and the Mainland Affairs Council call on China to stop politicizing trade issues and adhere to WTO regulations in resolving disputes.2023/10/09 21:14 -
DPP, KMT scrutinize motives in egg critic’s faked threats
Leading Taiwan political parties, DPP and KMT, are scrutinizing the motives of the "egg critic" who admitted to faking death threats. The controversy centers on his fabricated threats linked to criticism of the DPP’s egg import policies. Key figures emphasize the importance of evidence and judicial investigations.2023/10/03 19:58 -
Jeremy Lin’s masseur fined over unlicensed medical procedure
Jeremy Lin’s masseur, Luo Chun-yu, is being investigated for allegedly practicing acupuncture without proper qualifications. The Taipei City Health Bureau referred the matter to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office, which found evidence of violations of the Physicians Act.2023/07/27 15:21 -
Kindergarten’s license restored as alleged drugs unfounded
The New Taipei City Government withdrew on Thursday (July 13) the revocation of a kindergarten’s license after a criminal investigation concluded a day earlier that there was no evidence of improper treatment of the children.2023/07/13 18:04