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News (1) to (9) / ASEAN Covid Tally Watch 15 April 2023
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An increase of 88 covid deaths in the Philippines, the highest in ASEAN
Image of am almost-empty passenger transfer section of Manila International Airport during the pandemic : Researcher's Picture
The Philippines on 29 March 2023 has a total number of 4,080,182 confirmed covid cases and 66,332 covid deaths since the epidemic started on 3 January 2020. By 12 April 2023, there is an increase of 3,496 confirmed covid cases, bringing the reported total to 4,083,678. There are 88 new covid deaths reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) by 12 April 2023, the highest among the ASEAN member countries.
The covi variants detected in the Philippines include XBB, XBB.1.5 and XBC, a covi recombinant variant of Delta and BA.2. The increase of covid deaths in the Philippines may be due to XBC.
| Lineagea | Count (Percent to Totalb) | Classification | |
| WHO As of March 22, 2023 | ECDC As of March 23, 2023 | ||
| XBB.1.5 | 54 (0.10%) | VOI | VOI |
| BA.2.75 | 60 (0.11%) | VUM | VOI |
| BQ.1 | 57 (0.11%) | VUM | VOI |
| XBB | 1,822 (3.48%) | N/A | VOI |
| CH.1.1 | 5 (0.01%) | VUM | Variant under Monitoring |
| XBF | 1 (0.002%) | VUM | N/A Monitored under BA.2.75c |
| BN.1 | 16 (0.03%) | N/A | Variant under Monitoring |
XBC | 761 (1.45%) | N/A | Variant under Monitoring |
| XBB 1.9.1 | 54 (0.10%) | VUM | N/A Monitored under XBB 1.5-like |
Image : A table of Omicron subvariants (https://doh.gov.ph/covid19-variants)
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An increase of 42,877 confirmed covid cases in Singapore
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the Ministry of Health of Singapore has reported to WHO a total number of 2,298,689 confirmed covid cases between the period 3 January 2020 and 12 April 2023 while on 29 March 2023, the total number of confirmed covid cases since the covid pandemic started on 3 January 2020 is 2,288,812. Therefore, there is an increase of 42,877 confirmed covid cases during the last two weeks. The number of covid deaths in Singapore remains unchanged, at 1,722.
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Vietnam has the most number of confirmed covid cases reported to WHO
Across ASEAN, Vietnam continues to lead the region in the number of confirmed covid cases. As of 12 April 2023, the Communist country has reported to WHO 11,527,745 confirmed cases, an increase of 535 confirmed cases since 29 March 2023. Vietnam's covid death figure remains unchanged at 43,186.
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An additional 5297 confirmed covid cases, 10 more covid deaths in Malaysia during the last two weeks
In Malaysia, there is an increase of 5,297 confirmed covid cases during the last two weeks. On 12 April 2023, the total number of confirmed covid cases is 50,52,337 whereas on 29 March 2023, the figure stands at 50,47,040. The number of covid deaths in Malaysia has risen to 36,982 (previously 36,972 on 29 March 2023).
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Confirmed covid cases in Indonesia remains underreported
Indonesia has reported to WHO an increase of 7,733 confirmed covid cases on 12 April 2023, in comparison with the figure in total on 29 March 2023, 6,744,873. The figure on 12 April 2023 is 6,752,606 but it is still an undereported figure because the covid death figure reported to WHO on 12 April 2023 in total is 161,071, an increase of 58 death figures from 29 March 2023.
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An increase of 1287 confirmed covid cases and 2 new covid deaths in Brunei
As of 12 April 2023, Brunei has reported 284,632 confirmed covid cases in total since the epidemic began on 3 January 2020, an increase of 1,287 confirmed cases from the figure 283,345 on 29 March 2023. The new covid death figure is 153, an increase of 2 new deaths since 29March 2023.
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An increase of 335 confirmed covid cases and 5 new covid deaths in Thailand
Over in Thailand, there are a total of 4,725,632 confirmed covid cases as of 29 March 2023 and a total number of 33,935 covid deaths. On 12 April 2023, the total number of confirmed covid cases has spiked to 4,728,632 and 5 more covid deaths, reaching the death figure to 33,940
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An increase of 4 confirmed covid cases in Laos
In Laos, a total number 218,037 confirmed covid cases since the covid epidemic started on 3 January 2020 have been reported to WHO on 12 April 2023, an increase of 4 confirmed covid cases. There are 671 covid deaths in the country.
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Cambodia reports the least increase in confirmed cases
In Cambodia, a total number of 138,723 confirmed covid cases since 3 January 2020 have been reported to WHO as of 29 March 2023 and there are 3,056 covid deaths in total. On 12 April 2023, the confirmed covid cases have reached 128,726, an increase of 3 new confirmed covid cases. The covid death figure remains unchanged.
Ref.: https://covid19.who.int
News (10) to (13) / Editors : Zhu Yuxian, Cai Xinpei / https://news.tvbs.com.tw/entertainment/2096702
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Physician shares 5 benefits of "sesame"
There are many benefits of eating sesame seeds. Dr. Hanwen Ou, a doctor of Hanshi Clinic, shared 5 major benefits on Facebook:
1. Reduce inflammation in the body: Sesame is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants, such as vitamin E and polyphenols, which are helpful for the body to fight inflammation.
2. Promotes bone health: Sesame seeds are rich in calcium and other minerals that help promote bone health.
3. Control blood sugar: Dietary fiber and healthy fats in sesame can help control blood sugar.
4. Protects the liver: The sesamin in sesame seeds is believed to be beneficial in protecting the health of the liver.
5. Support the immune system: Sesame contains nutrients such as vitamin B6 and zinc, which help to balance the immune system.
Image : The protein and fat content of black sesame is higher than that of white sesame. (Schematic / Shutterstock Dazhi image)
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Black sesame richer in nutritional content than white sesame
In addition, sesame can be divided into black and white according to the color. Ou Hanwen explained that the protein and fat content of black sesame is relatively high. The protein content of black sesame is about twice that of white sesame, and the fat content is also about 20% higher. In addition, black sesame contains more minerals and vitamins than white sesame. Black sesame is rich in minerals such as iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, and also rich in vitamins such as vitamin B1, B2 and E. Both are good food though.
According to the daily dietary guidelines, you can eat 1 serving of nuts and seeds a day, 1 serving of sesame is about 10 grams, and you can eat about 10 to 20 grams a day.
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Disadvantages of eating too much sesame
Although sesame has many benefits, Ou Hanwen also reminds that if consumed in excess, it may also have negative effects on the body:
1. Excessive intake of calories: Sesame contains high calories and high fat, and excessive intake may lead to weight gain.
2. Too much sodium: Tahini and other sesame products may contain too much sodium, which can lead to high blood pressure and other health problems.
3. Calcium deposition: Sesame contains a high concentration of calcium, excessive consumption may lead to excessive calcium deposition in the body, leading to calcification problems.
4. Anticoagulant effect: The substances contained in sesame seeds may have an anticoagulant effect on the blood. Excessive intake may lead to excessive anticoagulant and increase the risk of bleeding.
5. Allergic reaction: Sesame allergy is a common food allergic reaction. Excessive consumption may lead to allergic symptoms, including itchy skin, hives, sore throat, etc.
◎ Some sources of information : Dr. Hanwen Oh
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Cecilia Cheung and Fan Bingbing's maintenance secrets: A cup of "black sesame drink" in the morning
Image : Cecilia Cheung (pictured left) and Fan Bingbing (pictured right) are both over 40 years old, but their hair is still black and thick. (Picture / recap from @Cecilia Cheung, Fan Bingbing Weibo)
The 42-year-old Hong Kong star Cecilia Cheung is already a triple mother, and her figure and skin condition are still in good condition. She once shared in Xiaohongshu that eating black sesame is good for hair and skin. Her hair nourishing recipe is to drink a cup of "black sesame soy milk" every morning, add black sesame powder to warm soy milk and choose sugar-free black sesame powder, delicious and healthy.
The 41-year-old mainland actress Fan Bingbing also shared on the community that she would drink a cup of "black sesame milkshake" every morning. She uses black sesame, black beans, black rice and walnuts, and mixes hot milk to make a milkshake. Drinking one seriously In the first month, she felt that her hair was growing crazily, black and thick, and her resistance was increasing.
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Wuhan Pneumonia, Influenza A virus is raging, the CCP insists on injections, authoritatively reveals shocking research findings
Reporter : Wang Yanqiao / https://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2023/04/14/a103690426.html / Image : Video Screenshot
The CCP authorities once again introduced mandatory vaccination requirements. Many people expressed dissatisfaction and asked for information and data on the sequelae of injections. At the same time, the results of a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association worry.
Recently, the CCP officially released the covi vaccination plan, requiring different target groups to make up for the gap in immunity.
At the same time, on 10 April 2023, the CCP issued a Q&A on the Interpretation of the "Vaccination Work Plan to Respond to the Recent Novel Coronavirus Infection Epidemic", emphasizing the people who need to be vaccinated.
The news aroused public dissatisfaction, and some people questioned it. Do you think anyone still believes it? Do you dare to vaccinate again? No one will be deceived anymore. Haven't you made enough money? Some people pointed out that the sequelae of their previous vaccination should be cured before vaccination.
Shaanxi media person: "The National Health Commission issued a notice, it hopes everyone can get a vaccination but you will find that the comments are full of scolding. Why do netizens like to keep complaining? Why did the Health Commission release document that no one is willing to accept? Before we vaccinated to prevent covid, why haven’t we released all the data on the severity rate, mortality rate, and infection rate after we vaccinated? I thought, once we vaccinated, this virus will be far away from us. But in the end you will find that when everyone does not get vaccinated, the virus suddenly disappears. What kind of reason is this? No one has given a reason yet. There’s a clear answer, and that’s why everyone is reluctant to get vaccinated.”
Many people revealed that after many people were forced to be vaccinated, not only did they not have the effect of preventing the epidemic, but instead developed various sequelae such as myocardial infarction and leukemia, and even died.
Officially confirmed news, from 10 March to 11 April 2023, at least 14 high-ranking officials and celebrities died.
Mr. Chen, a citizen of Fujian: "There are many sequelae, such as myocardial infarction, leukemia, etc., some of which will be red and swollen, itchy, and fall down a lot. Some people fall down after exercising, and there are many of them here. Well, I regret it now. If you don’t take a taxi, you can’t go to work, you can’t go to class, you can’t take a car, you can’t do anything, it will happen like this, how evil it is!”
Mr. Wei, a resident of Hebei: "In our valley, it is normal when we are not vaccinated. Several people died after being vaccinated. It says you have other diseases, and it will never admit that you died after being vaccinated. The government said what, if we don’t vaccinate, who still believes in the government, how bad the government is!”
Earlier, the "Journal of the American Medical Association" found that the prevalence of myocarditis and pericarditis increased almost linearly after vaccination.
Dr. Dong Yuhong, an expert in European virology and infectious diseases: "The other is the onset time. What about myocarditis, that is to say, after the second injection, it will occur sooner, two or three times in a relatively short period of time while the pericardial inflammation will take a little longer, about 20 days on average."
There are also people breaking the news, and some studies have even found that vaccination may cause human DNA mutations. The real situation is unknown, causing people's worry and panic.
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Omicron variant "Arcturus" found in the UK, experts warn of different symptoms
Reporter : Li Zhaoxi / Editor : Lin Qing / https://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2023/04/14/a103690657.html / Image : A man wearing a face mask walks in front of a covid virus poster outside the Regional Science Center in Oldham, Britain, on 24 November 2020. (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
The British Health and Safety Agency announced last month that the country has detected the subvariant XBB.1.16 of Omicron, also known as "Arcturus". Recently, experts warned that the symptoms of infection with this variant are different from those of previous variants, and that humans have not yet got out of the pandemic.
According to the MailOnline report on 12 April 2023, XBB.1.16 has appeared in the UK, which is considered to be the most contagious variant so far. At present, nearly 50 cases have been detected in the country.
The variant has caused a surge in infections over the past month in India, where covid virus infections soared 13-fold last month, with hospitals now on red alert and mandatory mask orders reinstated in some states.
India's health ministry even conducted a mock exercise this week to see if hospitals were prepared to handle the influx of patients. In addition to the typical infection symptoms of fever and cough, the Indian patient also developed conjunctivitis or pink eye.
Doctors on the front line say an increase in conjunctivitis has been seen in infected children, suggesting that the Arcturus variant may cause different symptoms than other variants.
Dr. Vipin Vashishtha, a pediatrician and former head of the Board of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, told The Hindustan Times of a sudden spike in symptoms affecting children's eyes, with unusual symptoms seen in cases of pink eye.
While the surge in infections is somewhat concerning, experts say XBB.1.16 may not be as deadly as other variants currently circulating.
Professor Paul Hunter, an infectious disease expert at the University of East Anglia (UEA), said it was too early to say whether XBB does not appear to cause more serious illness.
Japanese researchers said that XBB.1.16 is 1.2 times more infectious than the already super-infectious XBB.1.5. However, there is no evidence that it increases disease severity. But the rise in infections could put pressure on the health system.
Professor Lawrence Young, a virologist at the University of Warwick in the UK, called for greater vigilance. He told The Independent: "We have to keep a close eye on it."
"These things highlight the importance of genomic surveillance, but many countries, including our own, have let down their vigilance," said Professor Yang. "Before a large-scale outbreak, we cannot be sure which variants are around and the extent of infection they cause."
The World Health Organization (WHO) is paying attention to the XBB.1.16 variant and started monitoring on March 22. "We're looking at a variant, and I think you're thinking of India in particular, which is the one we're monitoring," Maria van Kerkhove, the group's technical lead for COVID, said at a news conference last month. Variant. This is XBB.1.16."
So far, the XBB.1.5 strain has been dominant, but the new variant is now circulating in 22 countries and is more contagious, Kerkhoff said.
"It's actually very similar to the characteristics of XBB.1.5. It has an additional mutation in the spike protein, and laboratory studies have shown increased infectivity and potential pathogenicity," Kerkhoff said, "so , we are monitoring it because there are potential changes and we need to keep a close eye on it."
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The CCP tries to erase the memory of the covid epidemic
Interview / Editor : Li Yun / https://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2023/04/14/a103690823.html
The epidemic originated in Wuhan, Hubei Province, and lasted for three years. The CCP’s extreme epidemic prevention and control policy has caused a large number of deaths, and the secondary humanitarian disaster is shocking. After the epidemic slowed down, the CCP tried to erase the people's memory of the epidemic while promoting the so-called achievements in the fight against the epidemic. However, many people said that the three years of suffering are vivid and unforgettable.
On 13 April 2023, the Wall Street Journal reported that CCP China was trying to reshape people's memory of the covid epidemic, including not disclosing epidemic-related data, suppressing speeches that disagree with the government's "merits" in fighting the epidemic, and destroying information related to the epidemic. The report and the data of cremated corpses, the company's annual report does not list the epidemic as the cause of the loss, etc.
Can these means erase the memory of the mainland people?
Mr. Hu, a mainland citizen: "I will never forget the suffering we suffered before, and I will never forget it for the rest of my life. If I meet other people, I will also tell them, including the three years of disasters we have experienced."
Mainland artist Tong Yimin also pointed out that the harm caused by the three-year epidemic will never be forgotten by ordinary people.
Mainland artist Tong Yimin: "The CCP's extreme containment measures during the 3-year epidemic have caused a lot of human tragedies, and you can't go home when you are doing business in other places; the car is sealed, you can't get off the highway, you can't go to the toilet; one person is infected and the whole area is sealed, and the door of the house is sealed. , Locked in the house without food or drink, causing a large number of people to commit suicide by jumping off the building; many patients cannot seek medical treatment, cannot buy medicine, resulting in a large number of deaths.”
Cases of heavy fines, beatings and even detention for violating the epidemic prevention and control policies abound.
Tong Yimin: "Yesterday, Dabai was running all over the street, arresting people and stabbing his throat (for nucleic acid testing), corpses piled up like mountains, and there was a long queue at the crematorium. Today is a peaceful and prosperous world? These scars are full of scars, which are vivid. Only the extreme evil of the CCP regime will solve the problem by covering up the truth and trying to tamper with the people's memory in this ridiculous way."
At the end of 2019, an epidemic broke out in Wuhan. Because the CCP falsely claimed that the epidemic was preventable and controllable, and arrested doctors such as Li Wenliang who broke the news, the epidemic spread rapidly around the world and lasted for more than three years. During this period, the CCP adopted an extreme epidemic prevention and control policy, which caused shocking secondary disasters. After the failure of zeroing out, the CCP suddenly and fully liberalized in December last year, resulting in a large number of deaths.
A Shandong police officer revealed that during the three-year epidemic, 4,500 people died in Yishan Township, Zoucheng, a town with a population of only 30,000.
Mr. Zhang, a mainland citizen: "Those families who lost their loved ones must be hard to forget. After they lay down on December 7 last year, major hospitals and crematoria had no time to cremate them. These three years of dynamic clearing, and localities have intensified. Behavior, now the sequelae are still there, the company has been affected so much, and it is so difficult for ordinary people to find a job, how can they forget it?"
Since February, all localities have destroyed epidemic data in accordance with the laws and regulations of the CCP. Xi Jinping concluded that the three-year epidemic prevention and control is "completely correct"; the CCP's party media boasted the CCP's so-called anti-epidemic achievements.
Mr. Zhang, a mainland citizen: "It is definitely a wrong decision to clear covid zero after three years. All the technology is used to maintain the high pressure on people and manage people like animals. Not only will it not reflect, it will go cour mouth, I hope you forget. But so many families who have lost their loved ones are in pain, how can you forget them when you let them forget?"
Mr. Hu pointed out that the CCP’s attempt to erase people’s memory by force must not work.
Mr. Hu: "During the epidemic, a lot of people left. It happened around us, that is, in our district. The Sanitation Office went to the No. 9 Hospital, Ruijin Hospital, and Shuguang Hospital to pull dead people. One car at a time pulled 70 people. Including our own home, My old grandmother, including my brother-in-law and my eldest brother, also passed away when they were in their 60s. People in our small county town died before they could burn, so they all queued for a long time."
After the liberalization of the CCP in December last year, hospitals across the country were overwhelmed, funeral parlors and crematoria were overwhelmed, a large number of corpses were piled up, and cremation furnaces were urgently built in many places to deal with it. And some rural areas are full of new graves.
Mr. Hu: "I am surrounded by my friends, and he also told me that an aunt in his family has gone away, and a cousin has gone away when he was only 47 years old. My upstairs neighbor also told me that many people left They all admit that a lot of people died, including when I went to the street, and he told me that when I went to the street, he told me that I would do two or three a month. Twenty-seven or eight. Is this normal? Not normal."
On January 15, Master Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa, told The Epoch Times that for more than three years, the CCP has been covering up the epidemic. The epidemic in China has killed 400 million people. When this wave of epidemic ends, 500 million people in China will die.
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U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman sanctioned by CCP for visiting Taiwan
Reporter : Ren Hao / https://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2023/04/15/a103691056.html
On 13 April 2023, the CCP imposed sanctions on McCaul, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the US House of Representatives, who led a delegation to visit Taiwan last week. McCaul then issued a statement, thanking the CCP for its help to America.
On 13 April, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Communist Party of China imposed sanctions on McCaul, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the US House of Representatives who had just led a delegation to Taiwan, on the grounds of "seriously undermining China's sovereignty" and "sending wrong signals to Taiwan independence separatist forces". The sanctions included freezing assets and prohibited entry, etc.
McCaul immediately issued a statement in response, saying: "Sanctioned by the Chinese Communist Party is like a medal of honour. Nothing can stop the United States from supporting free and democratic countries-including Taiwan. Ironically, this baseless (sanction) action , attracting more attention from international partners, exposing the CCP’s blatant aggressive behaviour, (on the contrary) conforms to the interests of the United States.”
The timing of McCaul's visit to Taiwan last week was quite sensitive. It happened to be the second day after Tsai Ing-wen met with US House Speaker McCarthy, and stepped on the most sensitive nerve of the CCP almost at the same time as the "Tsai-McCarthy meeting". During his visit to Taiwan, McCaul made clear statements of support for Taiwan on many occasions, and actively promoted the acceleration of arms delivery to Taiwan.
U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul: "We will make Taiwan stronger. We hope (the CCP) think twice about invading Taiwan."
On Friday, McCaul tweeted again that during his visit to Taiwan, he discussed with Tsai Ing-wen how to provide deterrence in the face of CCP aggression, and the meeting was very fruitful.
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Lai Ching-te: China should treat Taiwan well, otherwise how will it repay the investment and construction of Taiwanese businessmen?
Reporter : Hong Ruiqin / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4271501 / Image : Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate and vice president Lai Ching-te (2nd from right) mentioned cross-strait issues when attending the flag-presenting ceremony of the Friends of Taiwan Association in Tainan today. He believed that "China should treat Taiwan well." contribute. (Photo by reporter Hong Ruiqin)
Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate Lai Ching-te presented the flag for the "Friends of Taiwan Trust Association" in Tainan on 15 April 2023. When referring to cross-strait relations in his first large-scale campaign speech, he said that China should treat Taiwan well, otherwise how would it repay Taiwanese businessmen for their contributions to mainland China.
Lai Ching-te said that the CCP has not given up its military occupation of Taiwan. If it launches a war, it will set off a global disaster, and China will not be able to bear it. The whole world loves peace, and no one wants war. International allies support Taiwan to maintain world peace.
Lai Ching-te said that Taiwan is China's largest foreign investment partner. For more than 20 years, Taiwanese businessmen have worked hard to solve China's needs and assist in its development and construction, to solve China's needs and equipment problems", "Peace is priceless, war has no winners".
Lai Ching-te emphasized that Taiwan's democracy and freedom depend on the hard work of the predecessors and the joint protection of Taiwanese people. Democracy is Taiwan's contribution to the international community and the largest investment in international friends. The 2024 general election is very important. It is related to the security of the entire Indo-Pacific region and global peace. Facing the fact that CCP's ambition of invading Taiwan has not diminished, Taiwan's national defense must also respond with more solid defenses. He will use the three major actions of "democratic unity", "democratic governance", and "democratic peace" to continue to strengthen democratic Taiwan and let the world see the value of Taiwan. Hug Taiwan.
Image : Vice President Lai Ching-te attends the Friends of Taiwan Reliance Association in Tainan City, and supporters enthusiastically take a group photo. (Photo by reporter Hong Ruiqin)
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Terry Gou shouted out "I can create 2 Taiwan Economic Miracles!"
Reporter : Lu Xinzhi / https://news.tvbs.com.tw/politics/2097236 / Image : Terry Gou met with a member of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan. (Picture / Reposted from Guo Taiming's Facebook)
Hon Hai founder Terry Gou announced his bid for the KMT's nomination for the 2024 presidential election, and immediately embarked on a "diplomatic tour". He had just returned to Taiwan from the United States, and went to Japan on 12 April for a "technological and economic development tour". Gou met on 15 April 2023 with Hagiuda Koichi, a member of the Japanese House of Representatives. The two sides discussed issues such as Taiwan Strait security, declining birth rate, and aging population.
Image : After Terry Gou declared his candidacy for the KMT's nomination for the 2024 presidential election, he immediately embarked on a "diplomatic journey." (Picture / Reposted from Guo Taiming's Facebook)
Terry Gou said in a post on Facebook today that he met with the heavyweight of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan and member of the House of Representatives Hagi Takoichi at noon of 14 April 2023, and the two parties were very happy and rewarded. He said that Hagita Koichi is currently the chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's political affairs investigation, and he was the former Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry in the past, expressing extreme concern about the security issues in the Taiwan Strait.
Terry Gou mentioned that the two sides also talked about Japan's serious social problems of declining birthrate and aging society. Hagiuda Koichi said that the Liberal Democratic Party has just completed an important organizational transformation recently, reorganizing and reorganizing the bureaus related to children's policies, and setting up a new direct subordinate The Prime Minister's "Children and Families Office" is taking the crisis of declining birth rate seriously.
Gou further stated that whether it is aging or declining birthrate, it is an issue that requires long-term struggle. The most important thing behind all policies is "to have sufficient financial resources." On the other hand, when Taiwan's rulers deal with these two population and national security crises, the only way is to "give financial subsidies." He can't help but say that this short-sighted approach will not only fail to solve the problem, but will worsen the problem.
"The population structure is aging, the labor force is declining, and then the finances are facing deterioration. People's lives are stretched, unable to raise children, and the birth rate continues to decline..." Terry Gou said that this is a terrible vicious circle that affects every generation. "I can't help but ask, the government Is there any way to make a diagnosis and propose a solution to the dual crisis of aging and declining birthrate?"
Terry Gou pointed out, "Why don't young people have children? Nearly 60% of the people said that economic factors are the biggest problem, so changing the status quo and increasing people's income is the only solution to the national security crisis."
Terry Gou emphasized that it is a necessary homework for enterprises to check their competitiveness from time to time. Similarly, when the government governs the country, it must examine every policy and constantly adjust details so that agriculture and fisheries, manufacturing, technology, tourism, service industries, culture and art. It is his wish for the industry to stand up again from the predicament and create a second economic miracle in Taiwan. "To make all industries prosperous and all people happy, this task is entrusted to Guo Taiming."
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Pompeo abandons 2024 presidential election plan, won't run against Trump
Reporter : Luo Tingting / Editor : Wen Hui / https://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2023/04/15/a103691223.html / Image : On 14 April 2023, Pompeo announced his abandonment of the 2024 presidential election. The picture shows Pompeo at the Republican conference on 3 March 2023. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Former U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo issued a statement that he will not participate in the 2024 presidential election and will not compete with former President Trump. "The timing is not right," he said.
Mike Pompeo, 59, tweeted on 14 April 2023 that he and his wife decided not to run for president in 2024 for personal reasons.
"The timing wasn't right," Pompeo said. "At every stage of my public service, the military, the U.S. House of Representatives, the head of the CIA, and the Secretary of State, I've been fortunate to have had the opportunity at the right time and at the right moment. Moving America forward. Now is not the time or the time for me to seek elected office again."
However, he added that there is still a chance in the future to run for president. "To those who are disappointed by this announcement, I sincerely apologize. To those who are excited by this news, know that I am 59 years old. As presidential leadership becomes more necessary and there are more opportunities to follow, the timing may be more appropriate".
Earlier, Pompeo said in an interview with Fox News that he will not fight for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination and will not compete with Trump.
Earlier, when Pompeo attended events in primary states, he revealed that he intends to run for president, but has not yet made a decision.
During the Trump administration, Pompeo was his staunch and loyal ally. Trump, who has announced his re-election, is currently embroiled in a lawsuit that supporters say is a political indictment. However, Trump's approval rating has risen instead of falling, and he has received more support and donations.
After Trump was indicted, he said that he would "never withdraw" from the 2024 presidential campaign.
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