Taiwanese government donates approximately 25 million yen to areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake
On the 31st, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it would donate 5 million New Taiwan dollars (approximately 25 million Japanese yen) to support areas affected by the earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture. This aid is intended to be used for the reconstruction of the lives of those affected and for local recovery efforts.
The Taiwanese government has consistently provided swift assistance whenever major disasters have occurred in Japan. This donation further demonstrates their commitment to the friendly relationship between Japan and Taiwan. Many people in Taiwan are concerned about the situation in the affected areas and are wishing for a speedy recovery.
In addition to this donation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also established a dedicated account to accept contributions from the general public. All funds collected through this account will be used for relief activities in the affected areas.
The warm support from Taiwan serves as a great encouragement to the people in the disaster-stricken areas. It is hoped that the circle of mutual assistance between Japan and Taiwan will continue to grow in the future.