Stories from Taipei · Taiwan

Breast cancer incidence in Taiwan has been rising rapidly in recent years, affecting younger demographics. Breast cancer screening via mammograms is recommended every two years, with specific age and frequency limits applied through health insurance.

The source reports that age and standard requirements for screenings for six major diseases have been relaxed this year and last year.

The Kuomintang (KMT) caucus announced on Facebook that the United States has positively confirmed the passage of a special ordinance in Taiwan. The KMT caucus stated that the US expressed satisfaction and encouragement regarding the passage of the special ordinance, viewing it as a clear signal of political support. The KMT caucus stated on Facebook that the US positively confirmed the special ordinance passage, indicating a strict but timely budget review will follow to address Taiwanese society's concerns. The Legislative Yuan in Taiwan has passed special ordinances three times, including versions totaling 300 billion and 480 billion.

Film critic Floard and host Fei Fu introduced a new Mother's Day movie titled 'You Only Have 365 More Chances to Eat Your Mother's Cooking'. The film's narrative describes a character's attempts to prevent a 'mother's taste' number from decreasing, initially by giving away or discarding his mother's packed lunches.

The film 'Mortal Kombat 2,' described as the latest sequel, will feature up to 18 characters and more than 20 fight scenes, with one reportedly occurring every six minutes. The villain Shao Kahn is also mentioned in the film. The film will feature Shao Kahn, described as a very tall giant villain, and the addition of Johnny Cage, who brings 'some seasoning' to the movie with realistic fighting, including a move attacking the opponent's lower body. The film's review is currently the #20 trending topic with 670,000 heat. The upcoming film adaptation of the classic game, Mortal Kombat 2, is set to feature 18 characters. The film's trending status on Zhihu indicates public interest.

Hong Kong director Chen Baoluo's film "Huan Ai" was nominated for a Golden Horse Award. Chen Baoluo portrays a visually impaired elementary school principal in 'Xiao Xiao,' acting as a mediator between a mother and her hyperactive child.

The Taiwan hotel market is discussing pricing strategies, with figures ranging from 1600 to 1800 local currency units for customer average spending.

Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT) caucus is united in supporting necessary and reasonable purchases. The KMT caucus reiterated its firm support for necessary and reasonable defense purchases, with the Legislative Yuan having passed related large-scale purchase budgets yesterday. The KMT caucus passed the defense budget, with the party said unity and ensuring every budget allocation is used effectively to maintain Taiwan's defense capabilities.

Green Baby has launched an Israeli-made black seed oil, which is claimed to have 32 international patents. Green Baby's newly launched Black Seed Oil, from an Israeli original factory, is described as uniquely irreplaceable.

Jingyue Biotechnology has developed Roy's vaccine ADR1, which has received approval from Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare under construction site A00265.