Taiwan in urgent need of aid
- Source: CRIENGLISH.com
- [08:51 August 17 2009]
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Members of the dance troupe Buzztop dance in front of the Confucian Temple in Taipei of southeast China's Taiwan province, Aug. 16, 2009. A modern dancing show was held in Taipei on Sunday to collect money for victims of Typhoon Morakot in southern Taiwan. (Xinhua/Wu Jingteng)
Taiwan is in urgent need of more aid from the mainland and foreign countries as it deals with the aftermath of Typhoon Morakot, which swept the island a week ago.
By Sunday morning, an aid delivery had arrived from Australia at Taoyuan International Airport in northern Taiwan to help the victims.
Richard Mathews is a representative for the Australian Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei.
"The people of Australia feel very sad to hear there are so many victims in the disaster caused by Typhoon Morakot. The government of Australia hopes to deliver aid as soon as possible", said Richard.
On Saturday, an official with the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee said the mainland will provide any relief materials needed by Taiwanese compatriots affected by Morakot, the worst typhoon to hit the island in 50 years.
The office has asked factories to manufacture portable shelters day and night, and the first batch is expected to arrive in Taiwan Monday at the earliest.
