Stories from Taiwan

A supplement combining NMN with 'Nanfei Zuiqie' is discussed for its potential benefits in improving sleep quality and reducing fatigue, particularly for older individuals.

A farm has reported a increase in crop yields, with corn production rising from 2,000 kilograms to 4,500 kilograms per mu, a 2.25-fold increase. A farmer reported that their land now yields 2,000 kilograms of produce, a 23-fold increase.

Former legislator Li Wei criticized the Kuomintang's central committee for disrespecting local grassroots sentiment regarding candidate selection.

A political figure named Li Tian-long stated that good news regarding the upcoming week is expected.

The A330 aircraft used to transport President Lai Ching-te is a retired China Airlines model. A C-17 tactical transport aircraft carried military equipment, including the US President's armored Cadillac "The Beast," to Europe.

Taiwanese nurses gathered to protest, demanding the government legislate a mandatory three-shift nursing system. The protest aims to address working conditions and staffing levels within the nursing profession. Thousands of nurses protested in front of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, demanding the mandatory implementation of a three-shift system into law. They highlighted that Lai's promise to legislate the system within two years has not shown clear progress. The movement comes two weeks after President Lai Ching-te's inauguration, with advocates noting that his two-year promise to codify the shift system remains unfulfilled. Protesters claim the current medical system is exploitative of nursing staff. As of May 5, the progress toward this legislative goal remains unclear.

The Pingtung County Government announced it will conduct an investigation into the small stream incident in Pingtung. The Pingtung County government is conducting inspections regarding illegal structures on agricultural land.

Lawmakers are scrutinizing gambling machines that offer prizes, with concerns that some have evolved beyond their original intent. It is estimated that over 2,000 such shops exist nationwide, along with machines in malls and restaurants.

Taipei City is facing a sanitation crisis. The Mayor of Taipei announced a city-wide cleaning initiative for all 12 administrative districts. The city will also introduce a mobile sanitation service to assist residents in need. The mayor stated that the city's response to the situation has been 'domineering' and that the condition is not serious, assuring that if Xie Guoliang is not well, the hospital director would not be well. He mentioned Xie Guoliang is only hospitalized for a few days and will be taken care of at Rong Zong hospital. The director said that the illness is not serious and the discharge time depends on the attending physician, but expressed confidence in Rong Zong's treatment capabilities. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an held a press conference yesterday to announce a comprehensive rat eradication campaign.

Democratic Progressive Party Secretary-General Chou Yi-hsiu stated that his understanding is that the US will likely issue a second wave of arms procurement requests.