Focus Taiwan
Date: 2018/02/09
By: Joseph Yeh

Taipei, Feb. 9 (CNA) Canadian consular officials are in contact with Taiwanese authorities to gather additional information and providing assistance to the missing Canadians in Hualien earthquake, Canadian government said Friday.

“Global Affairs Canada is aware of reports that Canadian citizens are missing following the recent major earthquake in Hualien, Taiwan,” according to a statement released by Global Affairs Canada, the department in Canadian government that manages the country’s diplomatic and consular relations.

“Our thoughts are with the family and friends during this difficult time,” according to the statement.

“To protect the privacy of the individuals concerned, further details on this case cannot be released,” it added.    [FULL  STORY]