President-elect Lai emphasizes rescue work during visit to quake-hit Hualien
04/03/2024 08:33 PM
Incoming President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) visited Hualien City on Wednesday afternoon, after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Taiwan earlier in the day, urging rescue teams to "make the most of every minute" to search for those who remain trapped in affected areas.
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