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The number of teenagers smoking tobacco also increased in 2019 for the first time over the past 10 years. About 3 percent of junior middle school students smoked, up from 2.8 percent in 2018, while 8.4 percent of high school students smoked, up from 8 percent in 2018. … [Read more...] about More teenagers in Taiwan smoke electronic cigarettes

In the event that secessionist forces cause Taiwan's secession from China, or that major incidents entailing Taiwan's secession from China should occur or that possibilities for a peaceful reunification should be completely exhausted, the State shall employ nonpeaceful means and other necessary measures to protect China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, according to the law. … [Read more...] about Warning sent to Taiwan’s secessionists

TAIPEI: Taiwan's government said on Saturday it had approved Gilead Sciences' potential COVID-19 treatment, remdesivir, to treat the illness caused by the novel coronavirus. Governments are racing to bolster supplies of remdesivir, which U.S. regulators this month approved for emergency use. California-based Gilead has said it will donate 1.5 million doses of remdesivir, enough to treat at least 140,000 patients, to combat the global pandemic. Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Centre said the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration took into account "the fact that the efficacy and safety of remdesivir has been supported by preliminary evidence" and its use is being approved by other countries. On that basis, the centre said the conditions had been met for approval of the drug for use in patients with "severe" COVID-19 infection. Taiwan has been successful at preventing the coronavirus from spreading, thanks to early detection and prevention work and a first rate public health system. … [Read more...] about Taiwan approves Gilead’s remdesivir to treat COVID-19

Ma Xiaoguang, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, made the remarks in response to a so-called "statement" by the island's legislature, which claims to "rescue Hong Kong people" and advance related "legislations" and administrative measures. … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s legislature warned not to interfere in HK affairs

The growth forecast for private consumption was downgraded by 1.82 percentage points to -0.24 percent, the lowest in Taiwan since 2009, but the forecast for fixed capital formation was raised by 0.23 percentage points to 4.33 percent. … [Read more...] about Taiwan lowers 2020 GDP growth forecast