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Former Keelung mayor offers prayers for Japanese sister city hit by earthquake

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former Keelung Mayor Lin Yu-chang expressed sorrow over the severe earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, where his city has a friendly relationship with Yatsushiro.
  • Lin recalled the締結 (dìjié - establishment) of a sister city relationship between Keelung and Yatsushiro during his tenure as mayor, highlighting exchanges in products and tourism.
  • He offered prayers for the affected residents and wished for the swift reconstruction of damaged homes, emphasizing solidarity between the two cities.

Former Keelung Mayor Lin Yu-chang expressed deep concern following news of a powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake striking Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, particularly affecting Yatsushiro city. Keelung and Yatsushiro established a sister city relationship during Lin's time as mayor.

Lin shared on social media late Tuesday that the two cities had built a profound friendship through exchanges in education, culture, tourism, and industry. He recalled how Yatsushiro Mayor Hiroo Nakamura and the city council had led delegations to Keelung for product exhibitions for several consecutive years. Additionally, a cruise route was initiated between Keelung Port and Yatsushiro Port, fostering a close bond between the residents of both cities.

Seeing the news of the strong earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture and the damage in Yatsushiro, my heart is very heavy.

— Lin Yu-changFormer Keelung Mayor Lin Yu-chang's social media post expressing concern after the earthquake in Japan.

"Seeing the news of the strong earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture and the damage in Yatsushiro, my heart is very heavy," Lin wrote. He offered heartfelt wishes for the safety of all affected residents, the speedy recovery of the injured, and the swift reconstruction of damaged homes.

Emphasizing the shared history and friendship, Lin stated, "Keelung and Yatsushiro are friends who have walked through years of exchange together. At this moment, 'We stand with you, praying for all affected compatriots, hoping for peace, hoping for reunion. Go Yatsushiro! Go Kumamoto!'"

Keelung and Yatsushiro are friends who have walked through years of exchange together. At this moment, 'We stand with you, praying for all affected compatriots, hoping for peace, hoping for reunion. Go Yatsushiro! Go Kumamoto!'

— Lin Yu-changLin Yu-chang's message of solidarity to the people of Yatsushiro following the earthquake.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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