Hualien Township to Distribute NT$6,000 Stimulus Funds Starting July 20

Residents of Hualien Township in Taiwan are eagerly anticipating the distribution of NT$6,000 (approximately US$185) in economic stimulus funds. The initiative, aimed at boosting the local economy, will commence on July 20 and continue in two distinct phases.

The first phase of distribution is scheduled from July 20 to August 14. During this period, eligible residents can collect their funds daily between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. at designated locations across 18 villages. For those who miss the initial window, a second phase will run from August 19 to November 30. During this later period, residents can claim their stimulus payments every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the township office.

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6 thousand yuan stimulus money, highly anticipated by fellow villagers.

An estimated 42,000 residents are expected to benefit from this program, with the total disbursement amounting to over NT$258 million. Detailed schedules for the first phase have been released, specifying the distribution points for each village. Township council chairman Shen Wensheng announced the collection methods via Facebook, outlining requirements for personal collection, proxy collection by relatives, and collection by legal guardians for minors. These procedures emphasize the need for identification, seals, and authorization documents to ensure secure and accurate distribution.

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The 6,000 yuan stimulus fund collection method is as follows: For personal collection, you need to bring the original ID card and seal; for proxy collection by a relative, you need to prepare a power of attorney, the identity document of the principal, and the original ID card and household registration book or household registration transcript of the authorized person; for minors, the legal representative shall handle it and bring the relevant identity documents of the legal representative and the minor; both the authorized person and the legal representative must bring their ID card and seal.