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Reporter Huang Wan-ting/Taipei Report June 18, 2024, 6:31 pm. The financial crisis of the labor insurance fund has not been resolved, and the DPP legislator Wang Shi-jian criticized the government for 'only providing subsidies without reform' as ostrich behavior. The legislator questioned Minister of Labor, Hsu, saying 'If only subsidies are needed, AI can handle it.' Hsu emphasized that subsidies are only one of the reform measures, and the labor insurance fund level has reached a new high recently, breaking the trillion mark in June, ensuring its safety. Prime Minister Su emphasized that Hsu closely monitors the level of the labor insurance fund and that subsidies are just one part of the various reforms. However, Wang was not satisfied, criticizing Hsu for stating on her first day in office that the government will provide yearly subsidies for the labor insurance for the next four years, suggesting this approach implies the neglect of reform and is 'ostrich behavior.' Wang believes that the labor insurance system cannot be 'pay more, receive less,' and suggests taxing the wealthy to ensure social fairness. Hsu reiterated that subsidies are just one reform measure and emphasized the safety and growth of the fund under the Tsai administration. Wang's criticism of Hsu's statements as lacking substance reflects the ongoing debate on the necessity of reforms to address issues of social equity and the sustainability of the labor insurance system.
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