In end of April 2013 during the H7N9 flu virus outbreak , citing from the research result from Taiwan Institute of Economic Research , Chang warned that if this outbreak continues for three months , Taiwan 's GDP forecast will drop by 0.004 % . The flu will also hit Taiwan 's consumption , production and export-related sectors if the outbreak gets worse . To mitigate this situation , Chang said that the MOEA has prepared a special task force to monitor the ongoing situation , and they will aim to be well-prepared to prevent the disease from spreading further
H7N9 flu virus outbreak
Influenza A virus subtype H7N9
Chang Chia-juch