Sketch of Public Policy Communion, June 2018
2018年6月份國政聯誼會縮影 ![]() 本會已於2018年6月24日假晶華酒店地下三樓晶英會舉行「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:「氣候異變造成全球暴烈化的天氣現象,因此,應在各層面提升安全標準,例如建築物耐震強度及水利工程安全係數等。林俊興董事長本月份表示,目前為風雨前的寧靜,讓大家先休養生息,接下來將面對更多異變的挑戰。此外,祐生總部預計在今年底啟用,規劃更多會議空間,以便能進行更多不同議題的探討。另外,祐生的基金變更登記也已塵埃落定,證明了真金不怕火煉,藉此提醒大家腳踏實地,做對的事,並且謹言慎行。」 The June Archilife Public Policy Communion of 2018 was held on June 24, 2018. After a series of relaxing and fun activities, Secretary General Huang Chin-ying made the following announcement, "Climate change has caused turbulence in global weather. Therefore, safety standards should be raised at all levels, such as the seismic strength of buildings and safety factors for water conservancy projects. This month, Chairman Lin Chun-Hsing said that we are currently in the calm before the storm, and so we all ought to take a good rest to face more challenges ahead. The Archilife Headquarters will be inaugurated at the end of this year, and more conference venues are planned to facilitate discussions of more issues. Archilife's foundation change registration has also been settled, proving that "true gold fears no fire". As a reminder for all, we should have our feet planted on solid ground, do the right thing, and be discreet in our words and deeds." ![]() Next on the schedule was the keynote speech. First, Mr. Lin Fang-ming, presented a speech on the "Domestic Timber Applied in the Development of Architecture and Craftsmanship". The keynote speaker first explained that timber is a recyclable agricultural and forestry material that causes little pollution, while plants in plantations can absorb and store carbon dioxide, which is conducive to alleviating the greenhouse effect. The majority of timber currently in use in Taiwan is imported, and the self-sufficiency rate accounts for less than 1% of the total. The Forestry Bureau, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan has noted this phenomenon, and has promoted the use of domestic timber and the "Taiwan Timber" Mark in recent years. Smaller sizes of wood can still be used by gluing and finger jointing. The keynote speaker also shared with the participants architectural cases around the world, as well as household craft (furniture) production, and the use of Cryptomeria-like Taiwania in making violin panels, giving everyone a glimpse of the charms of domestic timber. ![]() Next, Mr. Lin De-en, spoke on "Climate Change and Home Fengshui". The keynote speaker first mentioned that disasters such as floods, typhoons and earthquakes taking place in various parts of the world threaten life and safety. Therefore, buildings in different localities come in many variations so as to best suit the local climate. Home Fengshui, such as "situated in the north and facing the south" (locations/directions), is indeed related to seasons and wind directions. Since wind is a determinant of temperature and humidity, "small windows in the north and large windows in the south" should be done to conform to seasonal changes and benefit human health. At last, the keynote speaker said that due to the drastically changing climate, it is only by monitoring the climatic changes as well as maintaining the utmost awareness of the importance of meteorological Fengshui can help mankind stand a better chance of survival. ![]() Next, Ms. Yen Hsiu-hui, spoke on "A preliminary talk on cases of Recovery of Unlawful Interest from Environmental Pollution". The keynote speaker first used the Chang Chi Foodstuff Factory Co's toxic edible oil case as an example. Since Change Chi is a corporate body, it could both be considered a criminal perpetrator that was found to have illegal income amounting to $1.8 billion was confiscated and a penalty of $38 million was issued; ASE Group Kaohsiung discharged wastewater containing heavy metals, but no penalty was issued by reason of nulla poena sine lege (principle of non-retroactivity of law). The Kaohsiung City Government eventually lost the case and returned $102 million. The R.O.C. Penal Code underwent confiscation system reform in 2015, and Water Pollution Control Act was amended into "Illegal interests shall be recovered from offenders in addition to the fines issued", explicitly stating the calculation and estimation details, thereby achieving the legislative role of sanctions, prevention, balancing unjust gains, and compensation. ![]() After the speech, Secretary General Huang Chin-ying presented a gift to the speakers on behalf of the foundation, and played a brainstorm game. Then, attendees expressed and exchanged their opinions and views during the piggy hour. The June Archilife Public Policy Communion ended smoothly. |