Reported about 1 year ago
Vice President Hsu Mei-chin visited Hualien and met with the 'Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association' representatives to express gratitude for their support of post-earthquake recovery tourism. Responding to a DPP councilor's support for boycotting Hualien, Hsu emphasized the need for warmth in Hualien and discouraged viewing the situation politically, highlighting the deep friendship between Taiwan and Japan in times of need. She also mentioned efforts to promote Hualien's industry recovery and invited foreign diplomats to visit. Hsu reiterated the importance of warmth and collaboration for making Taiwan better amid concerns over the impact of political views on tourism in Hualien after the earthquake.
Source: YAHOO