Good Morning World》Ministry of Agriculture: WOAH Officially Approves Taiwan's Return to African Swine Fever Free Status

In response to the impact of the Middle East situation on domestic affairs, Premier Cho Jung-tai stated on the 6th that the top priority for price stability is to maintain normal production and sales order. He requested the Ministry of Economic Affairs to require and coordinate with CPC and Formosa Plastics to ensure stable production of various raw materials to achieve price stability. The Ministry of Agriculture is implementing various measures to stabilize farmers and fishermen regarding fertilizers and agricultural/fishery oils, and the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has also initiated subsidies for aviation fuel. In addition, regarding concerns that the flat-rate plastic bag project might crowd out production capacity for other products, the Ministry of Economic Affairs stated that after CPC's No. 4 naphtha cracker gradually increases production in April, there will be sufficient supply for plastic bags, medical materials, and fruit/vegetable packaging, so the public does not need to rush to buy. (Read full report)

The Central Weather Administration stated that the 7th will be the day with the most significant rainfall in the coming week, with showers or thunderstorms expected across Taiwan, and heavier rainfall in central and northern areas, including localized heavy rain in the northern region. The front will pass quickly on the 7th, and the northeasterly monsoon will weaken on the 8th, with the weather gradually stabilizing. Current observations indicate that from the 9th to the 15th, the weather will be stable and warm to hot during the day, mainly influenced by the Pacific high-pressure system. Due to rainfall and the strengthening of the northeasterly monsoon, temperatures in northern Taiwan will drop significantly on the 7th, with highs around 22 to 24 degrees Celsius, central and Hualien-Taitung regions around 25 to 27 degrees, and southern regions 28 to 30 degrees. (Read full report)

According to reports, the United States, Iran, and regional mediators are discussing a potential agreement, including a 45-day ceasefire. However, Iranian officials told Reuters on the 6th that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would not be included in the temporary ceasefire conditions. On the other hand, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated in a response on the 6th that she is coordinating talks with leaders from the United States and Iran, emphasizing that "the key is to ensure the safety of navigation for all vessels, including Japanese ships." Meanwhile, after an F-15E two-seat fighter jet became the first US military aircraft shot down in Iran more than a month after the war began, Reuters reported more details about the rescue of weapons system officers on board, noting that commanders risked evacuating personnel in batches when the transport aircraft malfunctioned. (Read full report)

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is coordinating visits to Vietnam and Australia during the Golden Week holidays at the end of April and early May. It is understood that she is also considering announcing a new diplomatic policy during her visits, further upgrading the "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" (FOIP) strategy proposed by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, which marks its 10th anniversary this year. A senior official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that "'free and open' alone is no longer sufficient to achieve prosperity in the current international situation," and pointed out the necessity of promoting the evolution of FOIP against the backdrop of China's economic coercion and the instability of energy supply due to the deteriorating situation in the Middle East. (Read full report)

The National Security Bureau's report indicated that in the first quarter of this year, the CCP exerted multi-faceted pressure on Taiwan, including over 420 sorties by Chinese military aircraft harassing Taiwan, testing its operational capabilities against Taiwan through periodic exercise activities; dispatching coast guard vessels to intrude into restricted waters around offshore islands 12 times, deliberately shutting down the "Automatic Identification System for ships" during this period to test Taiwan's monitoring and response capabilities. In addition, intelligence teams collected over 13,000 abnormal accounts and over 860,000 pieces of controversial information, showing that the CCP continues to spread disinformation through official media, online troll armies, abnormal accounts, and content farms, attempting to exacerbate internal divisions in Taiwan. During the same period, Taiwan's government network services were attacked approximately 173.28 million times, and it is not ruled out that the CCP is laying the groundwork for intervening in Taiwan's year-end elections. (Read full report)

The National Atomic Energy Council launched a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) research program this year and has initially identified three SMR technologies that can significantly reduce high-level nuclear waste by over 70%. Among them, the "Accelerator Driven Subcritical Reactor System" can shorten the final storage time from hundreds of thousands of years to 1,000 years, greatly reducing the disposal time and total volume of spent nuclear fuel. President Gao Zimu of the National Atomic Energy Council pointed out that if the operation of international light water SMR commercial products is confirmed to be safe, and after authorized production abroad, it is estimated that Taiwan could generate its first SMR electricity as early as 2035. (Read full report)

A suspected spring roll food poisoning incident erupted in Kaohsiung City's Zhengyi Market, with a cumulative total of 140 people seeking medical attention as of 4 PM on the 6th, and 12 patients initially testing positive for Salmonella. The Health Bureau pointed out that the vendor did not fully explain the actual ingredients of the spring rolls at the first instance, suspected of deliberately concealing and evading investigation, affecting the completeness of epidemiological investigation judgment. A cumulative fine of 1.44 million NTD was imposed in this case, and it is being handled in cooperation with the Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office. Doctors pointed out that common symptoms of Salmonella infection include fever and dehydration, and those with weakened immunity may develop sepsis; attention should be paid to egg hygiene and thorough cooking. (Read full report)

The street cat rescue organization "Pintoo Meow" launched the "Street Power Good Cat" project, which matches suitable homeless individuals with jobs through civil organizations and institutions. Homeless individuals who help others and connect with cats through their work experience a completely different internal drive than before, with some starting to plan and becoming more active in their work. On the other hand, the Taiwan Dog Doctor Association's dog ambassador doctors regularly visit hospitals, elderly care centers, special education centers, and other institutions to promote animal-assisted therapy, warming the hearts of the elderly. (Read full report)

According to Chinese media reports, Chinese writer Liu Liangcheng received a request from a publisher to compile his articles, but he found that the articles were AI-generated. Lu Zhizhou, deputy editor-in-chief of Yilin Press, stated that in the past, writers were troubled by piracy, but the new situation is that infringers are not pirating articles but directly creating a "fake Liu Liangcheng." Liu Liangcheng called for AI legislation to protect writers as soon as possible. At the same time, many netizens recently reported that several AI-generated short dramas on short video platforms used synthetic technology to illegally appropriate the likeness of actor Jackson Yee for commercial monetization without authorization. Jackson Yee's studio has issued a statement indicating that it will defend its rights in this regard. (Read full report)

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