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Shin Kong Hospital has sent nurses to Palau since 2007 to promote emergency and critical care referral and health care service plans, and is currently assisting in the construction of the Palau National Hospital. The two parties have been cooperating for 20 years, with a total of more than 6,500 referrals and treatments.
On the 40th anniversary of Shin Kong Hospital, the Guilan Building was inaugurated today (18th). President Lai Qingde and Palau President Hui Shuren both attended the opening ceremony in person to congratulate. Lai Ching-te said that President Hui Shu-jen has firmly supported Taiwan for many years, but has been severely suppressed by China. During the re-election, he even faced Chinese infiltration and united front, but he has always spoken out for Taiwan on the international stage. I believe this is partly due to the contribution of Shin Kong Hospital's long-term cooperation with Palau.
President Lai Ching-te said that Taiwan has been recognized by the world for its universal values of democracy and freedom, achievements in core smart technologies, and public medical services. The world also needs Taiwan's participation. China's suppression of Taiwan is ubiquitous. So far, Taiwan has not been able to officially enter international organizations. However, President Hui Shuren has always firmly given Taiwan strong support, but such support "does not come without a price."
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"In recent years, China has severely suppressed Palau, and when Hui Shuren was running for re-election, he tried every means to intervene in the election through various methods," President Lai Qingde said. Although China has continued to infiltrate and unite Palau, Hui Shuren has remained unmoved and firmly affirmed and supported Taiwan in the international space and at the United Nations and Pacific Island Conferences. I believe this is partly because of Shin Kong Hospital's contribution to the Republic of Palau.
President Lai explained that Shin Kong Hospital has been stationing nurses in Palau in a planned manner since 2007. It has also promoted emergency and critical referral support plans, assisted the Republic of Palau in promoting health and medical service plans, and is now helping Taiwan to assist in the Palau National Hospital construction plan. This shows that Shin Kong Hospital protects the health of the people and also helps friendly countries with medical-related work.
"When you reach out your hand, there will be another hand to hold yours!" President Hui Shuren said that Shin Kong Hospital has contributed a lot to Palau's medical care in the past 20 years, sending more than 450 medical staff to Palau, serving more than 15,000 local people, and significantly improving Palau's medical standards through clinical inheritance and technology exchange. Behind every number are families who have regained hope, and it is a true demonstration of the influence of Shin Kong Hospital.
Hou Shengmao, president of Shin Kong Hospital, explained that the cooperation between Shin Kong Hospital and Palau has reached 20 years this year, and a total of more than 6,500 patients have been treated through referral. He is very clear about the medical needs of the people of Palau. When he first learned that Palau was going to build a new 80-bed hospital, Shin Kong Hospital was willing to share its experience in the construction of Guilan Building and smart hospitals.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
China will continue to exert pressure on Palau through economic and diplomatic means to reduce its support for Taiwan.
Likely · Within months
Shin Kong Hospital will continue to deepen medical cooperation with Palau, including personnel training and equipment support.
Very likely · Within years

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