A Partial cabinet shakeup took place in the Republic of China on June 9. The new ministers are: Chang Feng-shu, Interior; Walter Fei, Finance; Wang Tao-yuan, Justice; Lin Chin-sheng, Communications; Philip C.C. Chang, Secretary General of the Executive Yuan. New ministers without portfolio are K. T. Li, Henry Kao and Chiu Chuang-huan. These officials assumed their new posts on June 11. Presidnet C. K. Yen pointed out on June 29 that the government reshuffle brought in new blood and younger talents for greater achievements.
The Third Asian Pacific Social Development Seminar opened at the Joint Commission on Rural Reconstruction in Taipei on June 16. More than 80 delegates from 11 countries in the Asian Pacific region participated in the six-day seminar with the theme: "The most effective strategy to promote rural development." Participants also made field trips and were impressed by the progress of rural construction in the Republic of China.
Acupuncture was used to anesthetize in chest surgery for the first time at Taipei Veterans General Hospital on June 23. The operation was performed by Dr. Wang Pi-yen, the anesthetization by Ma Kang-tzu. Dr.Wang is hopeful that in the future acupuncture will completely replace anesthetics and painkillers during operations.
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Above: Lin Chin-sheng, Chiu Chuang-huan, K. T. Li, Henry Kao.
Below: Chang Feng-shu, Wang Tao-yuan, Philip C. C. Chang, Walter Fei
Lin Chin-sheng, Chiu Chuang-huan.
Chang Feng-shu, Wang Tao-yuan
Philip C.C. Chang, Walter Fei
Acupuncture was used to anesthetize in chest surgery for the first time at Taipei Veterans General Hospital on June 23. The operation was performed by Dr. Wang Pi-yen, the anesthetization by Ma Kang-tzu. Dr. Wang is hopeful that in the future acupuncture will completely replace anesthetics and painkillers during operations.