Reported 11 months ago
Vice President Sheila Qiao, after the recent controversy sparked by Democratic Progressive Party Taipei City Councilor Li Jianchang's call to boycott tourism in Hualien, welcomed a spontaneous tourism support group from Japan and urged for warmth and support in Hualien, emphasizing not to politicize the situation. The support group, composed of Japan-based Taiwanese individuals and officials, visited Hualien during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday to show support for the local tourism industry affected by the 0403 earthquake, with Vice President Sheila Qiao personally receiving the group and expressing gratitude for their gesture.
Source: YAHOO