Sketch of Public Policy Communion, May 2017
2017年5月份國政聯誼會縮影 ![]() 本會已於2017年5月21日假台北喜來登大飯店一樓清翫廳舉行「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:「目前中國大陸積極推動「一帶一路」的經濟合作計畫,對於臺灣而言,西進可能無法與之抗衡,故啟動「新南向政策推動計畫」,為臺灣打造經濟發展的新模式。另外,「世界衛生大會」即將於瑞士舉行,臺灣因遭中國大陸打壓而未接獲邀請函;而即將在香港舉辦的「WSBE17」國際會議,祐生也遭受阻撓而被迫取消上台報告的機會。但祐生絕不因此退縮,仍堅持參與會議,持續為臺灣發聲,事實亦證明祐生歷年來於國際舞台上之表現已獲得相當的迴響!」接著介紹新任知識執守者,分別為物理學執守者廖釔凱先生、農業學執守者李姿璇小姐、生物工程執守者羅于堯先生、佛教執守者歐陽玉萱小姐、戲劇執守者李承寯先生。 ![]() The May Archilife Public Policy Communion of 2017 was held on May 21, 2017. After a series of relaxing and fun activities, Secretary General Huang Chin-ying made the following announcement, "At present, Mainland China is active in promoting the economic cooperation plan of the "Belt and Road". To Taiwan and we are unable to counterbalance this with our own westward movement. Therefore, the "New South-Forward Policy" was initiated, constructing a new pattern for Taiwan's economic development. In addition, the WHA is going to held in Switzerland. However, with the suppression of Mainland China, Taiwan was not invited. Moreover, the international conference WSBE17 that is going to be held in Hong Kong, Archilife, was compelled to cancel its presentation on the stage because of China's objections. However, Archilife will not retreat from the international arena, it will insist on participating in the conference, continuing to articulate for Taiwan. In fact, Archilife's performances in the international arena have earned high acclaim." Later on, the five new knowledge keepers took turns to introduce themselves to the members. ![]() Next on the schedule was the keynote speech. First, Mr. Yang Cheng-fan, presented a speech on the "The Long-term Care Practice in the Times of Climate Change". First, the speaker pointed out the controversies about the cover business of NHI points and discussed the pros and cons on whether it is necessary to make the review with actual names. Then, he continued to point out that due to the issue of rapid aging, the long-term care system is becoming more and more important. After the passing of the Long-Term Care Service Act in 2015, at this stage due to the promotion of Long-Term Care Insurance Act, the total budget had been increased greatly, and the objectives and contents of services have been expanded further. The speaker expressed that every person will encounter the planning of senior care. He hopes that in the future, it is possible to construct a stable and mature system. ![]() Next, Ms. Chang Yu-tung, spoke on "The Search and Reshaping of the Spirit of Urban Site–On the British Consulate at Takow". First, the speaker pointed out the location of the British Consulate at Takow. Then, the speaker explained the consulate and the serious damage done to the old mountaineering paths before refurbishments with the visual aids. Because it was listed as a historic monument in 1987, funds were allocated for its refurbishment. The speaker expressed that the team had spent eight years in carrying out the preservation work on cultural asset, and clarified the controversies during the process of research and investigation. The speaker expressed that according to the later investigation conducted by the Fishery and Research Institute, the original sites were gradually restored, re-making the historical site and achieving the spirit of preserving and continuing the spirit of the site. ![]() Next, Mr. Tai Yung-ti, spoke on "Using Systematic Ecology as the Tool for the Design of a Sustaining Campus". First, the speaker suggested constructing an artificial ecological system by learning from nature with the goal of continual practice. The natural ecology is the cycle of the food-chain, integrating with the air, soil, and water to constitute a complete interacting system. Due to its complexity, it causes many difficulties in its applications. Therefore, it is simplified and Energese, the language of energy, was invented to indicate different roles in the ecology with different signs in order to unify and systematize the thinking. Then, the speaker continued to mention the problems of the handling of water resources in campuses, he also expected to inspire more ideas to render the system more mature. ![]() 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 May Archilife Public Policy Communion ended smoothly. |