A major earthquake hit Taiwan this morning April 3, 2024. It has caused 9 death and 821 casualties so far, and damage to the buildings and infrastructure in certain areas. It is the most serious earthquake for the past 25 years since the 921 Earthquake rumbled Taiwan in 1999. ROC ( Taiwan ) Ambassador Jessica Lee to Palau expressed her appreciation to President Whipps, who sent the
deepest sympathies to the families of those who lost there lives in Hualin due to the earthquake. Although the epic center is at the East Coast of Taiwan, there could be aftershocks within these few days. Ambassador Lee said the Taiwanese Government has tried every efforts in rescuing the injured and recovering the damage, and at the same time get prepared for after shocks. Ambassador Lee also shared that according to the information of MOFA, all the Palauan students, referral patients and their families in Taiwan are safe at this moment.
The Embassy also takes this opportunity to thank friends in Palau expressing their condolences and sympathies to the victims, and standing with Taiwan in the difficult time.
