Reported 11 months ago
Following the 0403 earthquake, Hualien's tourism industry suffered and the county government is working on revitalizing it with subsidies. Taipei DPP Councilor Li Jianchang previously criticized Hualien residents for supporting certain politicians, causing others to refrain from visiting the area. However, he later apologized for his comments. This sparked a backlash from People First Party spokesperson Xu Qianqing, who criticized the politicization of the situation. Li later expressed regret for his previous remarks and encouraged support for Hualien's future.
Source: YAHOO