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Keelung landslide injures 2, buries 11 vehicles
Landslide buries 11 cars, injures 2 in Keelung. Heavy rain caused rocks to loosen and fall. Geologist: small falling rocks signal danger. Road to be repaired within 7 days by June 11.2024/06/04 17:28 -
Political tensions and natural disasters impact tourism
Chu Chien-meng of the Development Association for Taiwan Tour Guide shares a bleak outlook for Taiwan’s tourism in 2023 due to unresolved political tensions with China and a new ban on group tours. The industry also faces challenges from recent natural disasters and legal issues, despite calls for more open policies to boost tourism and economic growth.2024/05/07 14:38 -
Hualien’s Hotel Fouquet demolition disrupts local businesses
In Hualien, the Hotel Fouquet, compromised by a recent earthquake, is undergoing demolition, impacting local businesses like the Zhou family dumpling shop. The process, led by the Hualien Construction Office, aims for completion in two weeks, using a method for safety and efficiency. This has further strained the local economy, already suffering from reduced tourism.2024/04/24 11:00 -
Taiwan unveils NT$3B plan to revive tourism after quake
Discover how Taiwan’s Minister of Transportation and Communications, Wang Kwo-tsai, unveils three comprehensive revitalization plans for Hualien following a devastating earthquake. These initiatives aim to support the local tourism industry, provide accommodations for victims, and offer subsidies to tourists, with an estimated budget of NT$3 billion. Learn more about the impact of the April 7.2 magnitude quake on Hualien’s tourism, including hotel closures and layoffs, and the government’s efforts to rejuvenate the area in the coming months.2024/04/17 13:19 -
Hikers share survival stories from Hualien earthquake
Foreign nationals hiking in Hualien’s Taroko National Park share their terrifying experiences of surviving a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake, highlighting the impact on the landscape and their quick thinking that led to safety.2024/04/04 15:53 -
TSMC shuts construction sites after 7.2 magnitude quake
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) halted all construction work on Wednesday (April 3) due to the impact of a major 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Hualien earlier that day.2024/04/03 17:59