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Taiwan's earthquake aid moves Japanese netizens

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwan has sent portable "Fu Hui" partition tents to Kumamoto, Japan, following a recent earthquake, earning significant gratitude from Japanese netizens.
  • The tents provided much-needed privacy in crowded evacuation centers, contrasting with previous makeshift divisions made of cardboard.
  • Some Japanese netizens expressed overwhelming thanks, with a few even suggesting Taiwan should rule Japan or that they would prefer to pay taxes to Taiwan.

Taiwanese aid, specifically portable "Fu Hui" partition tents, has arrived in Kumamoto, Japan, following a recent strong earthquake, garnering immense appreciation from Japanese citizens.

True friend, Taiwan. Thank you.

— Japanese netizen on ThreadsExpressing gratitude for Taiwanese aid.

The support came swiftly after the earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture late last month. A shipment of 132 boxes of supplies, including drinking water, reached the heavily affected city of Yatsushiro. However, the partition tents were particularly highlighted for their practical utility.

I'm really going to cry, true friends are there in times of need.

— Japanese netizenReacting to the news of Taiwanese support.

Local reporting indicated that evacuation centers had previously relied on rudimentary cardboard dividers, leaving evacuees with little to no privacy. The arrival of the tents was met with widespread praise, with one local journalist noting the significant difference they made.

This is Taiwan. Thank you so much, Taiwan.

— Japanese netizenAcknowledging Taiwan's assistance.

On social media platform Threads, a Japanese netizen shared the story, expressing profound gratitude and calling Taiwan a "true friend." This post sparked a wave of similar sentiments online, with many users echoing the thanks and acknowledging the deep bond between Taiwan and Japan. Some comments even expressed a desire for Taiwan to govern Japan or to contribute taxes, reflecting the depth of their appreciation for the timely and effective assistance.

I can only express my gratitude to Taiwan.

— Japanese netizenSharing feelings about Taiwan's help.
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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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