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The day’s larger theme was Taiwan’s maritime future. Cho said Taiwan’s technology sector and position in the Indo-Pacific have made it central to regional stability, adding that the country now has the confidence to “look at the world from Taiwan.” Taiwan, he said, should face the Pacific and the wider world rather than remain locked in a China-centered view.
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The agency said 14,570 kindergarten children were screened under the 2025-26 preschool vision-screening pilot program. Results showed 9.5% had already been diagnosed with myopia, while 48.5% were classified as being in a pre-myopia stage. Combined, the figures mean about 58% of screened 5-year-olds were already near or inside a higher-risk category before entering elementary school.
The agency said 14,570 kindergarten children were screened under the 2025-26 preschool vision-screening pilot program. Results showed 9.5% had already been diagnosed with myopia, while 48.5% were classified as being in a pre-myopia stage. Combined, the figures mean about 58% of screened 5-year-olds were already near or inside a higher-risk category before entering elementary school.
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Police said the lychee harvest period is short and the fruit’s high value makes it a common target for thieves. The Renwu precinct said it has also secretly installed mobile surveillance cameras along key access roads, farm roads and blind spots near orchards, with 24-hour recording to help gather evidence. Drones are being used for aerial patrols in Dashu’s hillier areas, where terrain and limited visibility make traditional patrols less effective.
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