Taiwan President Lai Ching-te issues message of sympathy following earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture
On the 28th, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te posted a message of sympathy in Japanese on his official X (formerly Twitter) account following the earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture. President Lai expressed his heartfelt sympathies to those affected and stated that he is deeply concerned about the situation on the ground.
In this earthquake, a maximum seismic intensity of 7 was observed in Kumamoto Prefecture. President Lai emphasized that Taiwan and Japan share a special relationship, having helped each other during past disasters. He further stated that Taiwan is prepared to provide any necessary assistance at any time.
Taiwan and Japan have supported each other during major disasters in the past. President Lai's prompt message once again highlights the strength of the bond between the two regions. The Japanese government and local municipalities are currently rushing to confirm the extent of the damage and conduct rescue operations.
In Japan, people are being urged to remain vigilant against aftershocks. The Japanese side has expressed gratitude for the warm offer of support from Taiwan. It is hoped that the cooperative relationship between the two regions will continue to facilitate rapid responses in times of disaster.