Stories from Taipei · Taiwan

The Examination Yuan's Department of Examination denied claims that it intentionally made nursing exams easier to address a shortage of healthcare workers. Provincial Governor Chang Yung-ning urged the examination board to simplify test questions, suggesting the use of past exam papers. Minister of Health and Welfare Hsueh Jui-yuan stated that protecting nurses' labor rights is more practical than simplifying exam questions. Provincial Party Secretary Zhang Yongning called on the Examination Yuan and Examination Affairs Department to simplify exam questions, suggesting that past exam questions could be used, which was welcomed by the medical community. Nurses gathered to protest government healthcare policies, demanding that the three-shift nursing ratio be legislated. They stated that President Lai's promise to enact this within two years has not shown clear progress.

Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je attended the book launch for Taipei City Councilor Ho Han-ting's new book, 'In the Name of China'. The National Statistics Office released a report on the socio-economic situation for April and early May, noting global changes.

A Spanish media article suggests that the world's oldest universities may have originated from Chinese academies. The term 'academy' initially referred to centers for understanding life and the world through classical literature, rather than strictly educational institutions. Initially, 'academy' did not refer to a strict teaching center but to classical literature. A large-scale reenactment of the 'Nine Bends Yellow River Formation' was performed by 600 soldiers, creating the appearance of a million-strong army. The practice involved figures like Jiang Ziya, Yuanshi Tianzun, and Laozi. The event appears to be a reenactment or demonstration of historical military strategy. A German student studying Chinese language at Sichuan University has developed an interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

The speaker discussed how AI can be used for personal growth and physical fitness, citing their own experience with swimming to improve stamina. They also shared a parable about a lamb and a shark to illustrate a point about overcoming fear.

The broadcast discussed traditional Taiwanese Dragon Boat Festival customs, including hanging mugwort and sachets with traditional Chinese medicine. A small portion of a specific seed is suitable for children and women who find larger portions burdensome.

A company is accused of instructing an employee to report an occupational injury as a general illness to avoid paying full medical and wage compensation.

Employers who fail to properly enroll their workers in the company's labor insurance, or who enroll them in unions not aligned with their work, may face penalties.

An accident that occurs while an employee is traveling to or from a meal break may not be considered a work-related incident. A worker who had a car accident on the way back to the company premises after a meal break was not recognized as a work-related incident by the company.

Disability is categorized into two types: organic disability, which involves the loss or damage of an organ such as a severed finger, and functional disability, which relates to impaired bodily functions like limited joint mobility or sensory loss.

A worker who sustained a finger injury while cutting large bones for colleagues during a meal preparation may be eligible for occupational injury benefits. A discussion highlighted the nutritional value of fish, said high protein content for muscle enhancement and DHA for cognitive and bone health. The broadcast promoted a product featuring 14 yellow croakers, noting its affordability and rapid freezing process for freshness. The product is offered with a special deal of 20 slots, including 10 packs plus 10 free packs. Taiwan's Examination Yuan and Ministry of Examination were asked to ensure nursing exam questions are not overly difficult to help address a nursing shortage.