💔 A deadly gas explosion at a department store in Taiwan's Taichung city has claimed four lives and injured 32 people, prompting heartfelt condolences from the Chinese mainland. Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, expressed deep sympathy Friday for victims and their families, calling the incident “a tragic moment for all compatriots.”
🔥 The blast – one of Taiwan region’s worst industrial accidents this year – occurred Thursday as shoppers filled the downtown area. Emergency crews worked overnight to contain the damage, with investigations ongoing.
🌉 “We share the grief of our Taiwan brothers and sisters,” Zhu stated, emphasizing cross-strait humanitarian solidarity. The message comes amid increased economic cooperation between mainland businesses and Taiwan entrepreneurs in recent months.
📱 Social media across the strait has flooded with #TaichungStrong hashtags, while tech-savvy youth organize donation drives through platforms like WeChat Pay and LINE.
