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Explore how Taiwan is addressing climate change with Deputy Interior Minister Ma Shih-yuan advocating for improved disaster prevention strategies and Taipei officials focusing on heat-related issues and solutions.

Here is a meta description for the given story: Experts urge inspection of old buildings in Taiwan for earthquake vulnerabilities following 7.2 magnitude quake. Reinforcements recommended if structural damage found. Strong earthquakes occur every 60-100 years in eastern Taiwan. Urban renewal and disaster drills needed to reduce earthquake risks.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an plans to visit the United States in the summer of 2024, focusing on cities like Boston, New York, and Philadelphia. The trip may also include Washington if time permits. The visit will prioritize municipal exchanges and involve bureaus related to information, industrial development, and firefighting. Chiang’s previous tours were mainly in Asian cities like Singapore and South Korea. This upcoming visit, his first as mayor, is likely to be politically interpreted, especially given the timing after the inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te.