Sketch of Public Policy Communion, August 2016
2016年8月份國政聯誼會縮影 ![]() 本會已於2016年8月14日假台北喜來登大飯店地下二樓喜廳舉行「祐生國政聯誼會」。在主持人黃晉英秘書長宣布後揭開當日活動序幕,在輕鬆、活潑的節目過後,隨即由主持人帶來重要訊息:「新政府上任以來,社會中潛藏的問題逐一浮現,而值此改革的時刻,希望可以藉由祐生國政委員提出各個面向的建言,能使社會趨於穩健的發展。而制訂任何方針,必須有足夠的智慧,所以祐生期盼成員們藉由互相交流的過程中,激盪出正確的決策與思維。另外,祐生仍持續觀測氣候異變所帶來的暴烈化影響,在日常生活中會出現許多突發狀況,因此,提醒大家仍以『保守、保守、再保守』為行事準則。」 The August Archilife Public Policy Communion of 2016 was held on August 14, 2016. After a series of relaxing and fun activities, Secretary General Huang Chin-ying made the following announcement, "After the new government took up office, latent problems in society emerged one after another. At this moment of reformation, we hope that the recommendations made by members of our Public Policy Committee can help to promote steady social development. We need to make policies wisely. Therefore, I hope that Archilife members can discover correct decisions and thinking through brain storming from mutual exchange. We keep observing the unexpected situations in everyday life caused by the impact of extreme weather brought by climate change. Also, may I remind you to keep our code of practice: conservative, careful, cautious." ![]() Next on the schedule was the keynote speech. First, Mr. Li Shu-an, presented a speech on the "Safety and Health Management of Nanomaterials". First, the speaker explained that a substance could be called a nanomaterial when all dimensions are below 100 nanometers. We can use nanomaterials in the optoelectronics and semiconductor industries for their unique optical, magnetic, and electrical characteristics. However, scholars found that nanoparticles can penetrate blood vessels, and after they enter the heart and lungs of animals, they can cause pneumonia and lung damage, rise of oxidative stress indicators, vascular occlusion, myocarditis and myocardial degeneration. Therefore, to prevent the hazards of nanomaterials on human beings, relevant authorities have included nanomaterials in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and published the Nanomaterial Safety and Health Technical Manual for workers to understand more about nanomaterials and how to handle them and to reinforce the management of hazardous substances. ![]() Next, Miss Yu Hsiu-yun, spoke on "Literary Research and Climate Change". First, the speaker talked about a seminar. Studies of phonology, script, unearthed artefacts, and the Y chromosome found that indigenous peoples in Alaska, most part of the northwestern America, may have been a branch of the Huaxia people in Asia, and the research of ancient tribes helped us understand the trend and urgency of climate change. The speaker pointed out that the Tlingit people mentioned in ancient literature was the people from Lingzhi, as mentioned in "Xiao Kuang" of Guanzi and Book of Han. The Shuxin was the Sushen tribe as recorded in "Dahuangdong jing (Classic of the Great Wilderness: East)" of Shan Hai Jing (Classic of Mountains and Seas) and in "Four Barbarian Tribes" in Book of Jin. Then, the speaker mentioned that the February high temperature in the North Pole was a record high. In July, the grass in Alaska looked like a green carpet. As temperature rise resulted in the slow growth of frigid zone forests, carbon absorption slowed, and climate change expedited. Lastly, the speaker quoted the scenes of droughts and floods in poetry, folk songs, and novels as evidence for climate change research. ![]() Next, Mr. Lin Chin-yuan, spoke on "Discussion of Beautiful Countryside Program and Poverty Alleviation Travel in China: A Cross-Strait Exchange Perspective". First, the speaker compared and contrasted Taiwan's "Rural Regeneration Program" and China's "Beautiful Countryside Program" and gave examples from the recent successful cases. In Taiwan, the Zhaomen Agricultural Recreation Area has become one of the top ten classic agricultural and fishery villages. In China, the coastal wetlands greening and beautification project is in Machong Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province. In Datong City, Shanxi Province, local endemic flora is the focus of rural renewal. The speaker also used the Pingtan Island in Fujian Province as an example. According to him, misconceptions in the construction mode of China's Beautiful Countryside Program often cause irreversible damage to the environment. The speaker added that it is hoped that methods benefiting society and the environment can be used to promote regional industry revitalization and achieve the vision of "local production for local consumption" and "sustainable agriculture". 演講完畢,黃晉英秘書長代表基金會致贈謝禮予主講人。接著在與會者紛紛利用「餵豬時間」提出個人意見與看法互相交流後,圓滿地結束八月份國政聯誼會。 After the speech, Secretary General Huang Chin-ying presented a gift to the speakers on behalf of the foundation. Then, attendees expressed and exchanged their opinions and views during the piggy hour. The August Archilife Public Policy Communion ended smoothly. |