Stories from Taichung · Taiwan

A seven-year-old girl in Taichung reported chest pain and swelling to her parents starting in October last year. Doctors note that while most cases are benign, early puberty can affect future height. Early puberty, defined as the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics before age eight, affects boys and girls at a ratio of 1 to 10. While most cases are benign, about 10% can be linked to other conditions. The condition can lead to reduced fertility and premature birth. Experts discussed safe and effective treatments for male health and weight loss. The broadcast mentioned a product that expands blood flow to the uterus to support pregnancy and improve fetal breathing. If bone age is advanced by more than one year, hormonal suppression therapy is considered, while advancements within one year may be managed with traditional Chinese medicine.

The criticism follows comments by Zhao Xin-ze, who stated he works 24 hours a day and claimed there is no such thing as a 'rainbow line' regarding work-life balance.

Police in Taichung identified a National Taiwan University student as the individual who intercepted High-Speed Rail radio signals, causing train delays. Lin admitted to accidentally scanning the signal and pressing an emergency button. Authorities searched three locations including his residence and workplace, seizing radio equipment and electronic devices. He faces charges under the Railway Act and Article 184 of the Criminal Code regarding electromagnetic interference. Legislator Li Kun-ze noted the rail radio system has operated for 19 years with seven verification procedures, prompting calls to review hardware and password security. Three high-speed trains performed emergency stops following radio interference with the rail system. Legislator Lee Kun-Tse noted the 19-year-old radio system has seven verification procedures that were bypassed.

The Taichung Agriculture Bureau reported yesterday that it has assessed the current status of the industry and will issue subsidies of 2,000 TWD per kilogram. This initiative is part of a broader effort to provide support and services to rural communities. An agricultural bureau is offering subsidies to fruit farmers, with a program providing 1,000 yuan for farmers raising at least 30 chickens. An individual is actively assisting villagers by researching policies and introducing agricultural subsidies, such as a 1,000 yuan subsidy for raising over 30 chickens.

Taichung Mayor Lu Shiuyan visited temples and ate local snacks alongside New Taipei City Mayor Ko Wen-je, Kaohsiung Mayor Lee Sichuan, and KMT Mayor Ke Chih-en.

Authorities have issued weather warnings for Longjing District in Taichung City and Lukang Town and Shengang Township in Changhua County.

The Taichung Social Affairs Bureau announced that the former Taichung Shelter has been repurposed into a public childcare and family center.

The Taichung City Social Affairs Bureau announced that the Meicun Service Area will open in the third quarter of this year. The site was previously the Lianqing Taichung Guest House, which had been vacant for several years.

The Taichung Meicun Comprehensive Service Park is hosting a photo contest featuring 50 selected historical images. Fifty winners will receive 1,000 TWD in PX Mart gift vouchers and may have photos exhibited at the Meicun Integrated Service Park.

Tens of thousands of devotees gathered in Taichung, Taiwan, to observe the final leg of the Tazha Manzu procession. The event involved moving a statue of Manzu between temples. Pilgrims often sleep outdoors along the route and receive food from volunteers.