Taiwan Today
Date: April 18, 2016
The Taiwan government is stepping up efforts to assist Japan in the wake of the
A rescue team comprised of 30 volunteers from the Fire Department under the New Taipei City Government in northern Taiwan stands ready to assist relief efforts in Japan if requested to do so. (CNA)
magnitude-6.5 and 7.3 earthquakes that struck Kumamoto Prefecture April 14 and 16 on the country’s Kyushu Island, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs April 16.
President Ma Ying-jeou announced the same day that the Taiwan government would donate a further US$500,000 to Japan, in addition to an earlier aid contribution of US$92,000.
“The aim is to help authorities in Japan reconstruct the quake-hit area and help those affected rebuild their lives as soon as possible,” the MOFA said in a statement.
“The Taiwan government has also informed the Japan government that search and rescue teams from Taiwan stand ready to provide assistance if needed.” [FULL STORY]
