Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-02-15
President Tsai Ing-wen has shared her greetings for the Lunar New Year via a short
President Tsai Ing-wen has shared her greetings for the Lunar New Year via a short video released on her Facebook page on Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Presidential Office)
video released on her Facebook page on Thursday.
In the video, filmed at the Presidential Office building, Tsai began with a brief New Year greeting. She then offered her condolences to the people of Hualien, in eastern Taiwan, which suffered a powerful earthquake a little over a week ago. The quake resulted in 17 deaths and 285 injuries. Tsai thanked all of the military personnel and members of the public who contributed to the relief efforts. She then encouraged the people of Taiwan to stay strong and united in order to pull through this difficult time. [FULL STORY]