The Central Party Headquarters of the Democratic Party responded today (10) with a donation of 1 million yuan to help the disaster-stricken areas resume daily life as soon as possible.

(Photo by reporter Chen Zhengyu)

[Reporter Chen Zhengyu/Report from Taipei] A strong earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on the 6th, causing serious casualties.

The Central Party Headquarters of the Democratic Party also donated 1 million yuan in response today (10th), hoping to help the disaster-stricken areas resume daily life as soon as possible, and also pray for the safety of the trapped and disaster relief partners.

On the 6th, a 7.8-year-old earthquake occurred on the border between Turkey and Syria. my country immediately sent a search and rescue team to Turkey to support the disaster relief. The government announced that it would provide US$ 2 million for disaster relief, and announced that the special account of the Ministry of Health and Welfare accepts donations from all walks of life. Chinese people and non-governmental organizations have donated generously.

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The Democratic Progressive Party stated today that President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President Lai Ching-te will donate one month’s income each, and the Central Party Headquarters will also donate NT$1 million in response, hoping to help the disaster-stricken areas to resume daily life as soon as possible, and also pray for the trapped All victims and relief partners are safe.

The DPP pointed out that when Taiwan was hit by the September 21 earthquake in 1999, Turkey sent a rescue team to Taiwan immediately.

Now Turkey has been hit by a century-old earthquake, which has caused severe disasters, and it also coincides with a severe cold climate.

Tsai Ing-wen has instructed to increase the government's disaster relief funds to 2 million US dollars. The Ministry of the Interior quickly completed the assembly and sent two tiers of 130 search and rescue and medical personnel and 5 search and rescue dogs to the disaster area.

It is hoped that the government and the people will work together to help the affected areas overcome the difficulties as soon as possible.