Central News Agency (CNA, reporter Hao Xueqing, Taichung, July 4) Minister of Labor Hsu Ming-chun said at the "2026 Central Taiwan Job Fair" held today that the minimum wage has been continuously raised and may exceed NT$30,000 next year. Democratic Progressive Party candidate for Taichung mayor, Ho Hsin-chun, stated that if elected, she will establish an "AI Innovation Talent Training Institute." Ho Hsin-chun said that if elected, she will continue to cooperate with the central government to assist all industries in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) applications. She will also establish a "Youth Affairs Bureau" to specifically integrate resources for youth employment, skills training, entrepreneurship guidance, international exchange, public participation, and living support. The Central Taiwan, Changhua, and Nantou Branch of the Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor, held the job fair at the Taichung World Trade Center, inviting 123 companies to offer over 6,000 job opportunities. More than 3,000 people participated in interviews. Hsu Ming-chun and Ho Hsin-chun also attended to show their concern. Hsu Ming-chun stated that with unemployment rates remaining low and industries' demand for talent continuously increasing, the Ministry of Labor's employment policy goals are no longer just about helping people find jobs, but more about helping workers find "good jobs" that offer competitive salaries, development prospects, and work-life balance. He said that the minimum wage has been continuously raised in recent years and has the opportunity to exceed NT$30,000 next year. The government is actively promoting reforms to friendly workplace systems, including extending maternity leave, paternity leave, and planning to provide parents with more childcare leave and extend the age limit for unpaid parental leave. Through subsidy mechanisms, it supports companies in implementing relevant measures and reduces their financial burden. The current monthly minimum wa