In response to the unfolding situation, Taiwan's deputy education minister announced that a thorough review of the implicated individuals and practices will be initiated.
Taiwan Coach Faces Backlash Over Coercive Blood Donation Project
Taiwan Coach Faces Backlash Over Coercive Blood Donation Project
A university sports coach apologized after pressuring students for blood donations, sparking an investigation.
A sports coach at National Taiwan Normal University is under fire for allegedly coercing students into giving blood for research projects. Chou Tai-ying, 61, revealed her intentions were to aid her limited team but admitted to pressuring students by linking participation to academic credits. The incident, highlighted by politician Chen Pei-yu, claims students were subjected to daily blood draws over years, raising ethical concerns. An internal investigation revealed the samples were often discarded due to improper procedures. As the fallout continues, NTNU's leadership has promised a review of their policies to prevent such occurrences in the future.
