Stories from 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.

A new public toilet construction project at the Chen Huang Temple in Miaoli City has been completed. The project was funded by the Chen Huang Temple Management Committee with 1.2 million TWD and includes male and female sections near the Renliu traditional market.

Premier Cho Rong-tai stated Taiwan's economic growth reached 8.68% last year, with Q1 2026 growth estimated at 13.69%.

Rosemary essential oil may assist elderly individuals or stressed workers with memory issues and forgetfulness.

Media personality Zhao Shaokang criticized calls to expel Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu from the Kuomintang party. His comments were made during a Kuomintang central standing committee meeting. Han Kuo-yu responded to the remarks via a post on his Facebook page.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislative caucus announced they will participate in a mass non-attendance during the May 19 vote.

The Constitutional Court has issued a ruling regarding the legality of intelligence reporting procedures.

A hearing is currently taking place in the Legislative Yuan to evaluate President Lai Ching-te's administration. The debate focused on whether current representatives truly represent the will of the people.

Hon Hai (Foxconn) stated that a search operation conducted by prosecutors on April 30 in Tucheng was unrelated to the company's financial or business operations.

New Taipei District Prosecutors and the Taipei Investigation Bureau conducted searches at a facility in Tucheng, New Taipei City, involving Hong Hai-wei.