Taiwan refused China’s aid after the earthquake

The Taiwan Affairs Bureau (under the State Council of the People’s Republic of China and responsible for relations with the Taiwan region) has expressed concern over the strong earthquake that struck Taiwan today, April 3.

The agency said it is ready to help provide disaster relief.

Taiwanese authorities thanked Beijing for their concern but assured them that they did not need help, local media reported.The Watch Media” portal, citing a statement from the Chinese Mainland Affairs Council.

Earthquakes measuring 7.5 and 6.6 occurred off the east coast of Taiwan.

They were the strongest on the island in 25 years. Recorded more than 40 repeated hits.

According to the latest figures, seven people were killed and more than 700 people were injured and injured, according to Reuters, citing Taiwanese authorities.

Tremors were also felt in the Japanese islands of Okinawa and Miyako, where a tsunami warning of a height of 3 meters was issued.