Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-07-09
Taiwan’s foreign ministry has donated NT$6 million (nearly US$200,000) to Japan. That’s
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Andrew Lee
following catastrophic rains and mudslides, which have killed more than a hundred people.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Andrew Lee says the two countries have in recent years been quick to help one another in times of need.
“The torrential rains in Japan have caused tremendous losses. In order to show that our government and people are concerned about the disaster, and as a sign of our close friendship, our government has decided to take the proactive measure of donating money to the relief efforts, in the hopes that the disaster areas can soon be rebuilt and that the lives of those who were affected can quickly return to normal,” said Lee.
Meanwhile, Presidential Office spokesperson Alex Huang also extended condolences to the people of Japan, on behalf of the government and people of Taiwan. [FULL STORY]