Not Just Donating Over 200 Million! Taiwan's 'Godsend' for Japan's Kumamoto Earthquake: Japanese Netizens Thank and Praise, 'Want to Pay Taxes to Taiwan'

The recent magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan caused severe damage. Taiwan's government and private sector immediately mobilized to provide assistance. In addition to TSMC's generous donation of 250 million yen (approximately NT$500 million) and China Airlines' donation of 100 million yen, Kaohsiung City quickly sent supplies and the 'Fuhui Isolation Screen' to the heavily damaged city of Yatsushiro. Taiwan's highly efficient and thoughtful rescue operations not only received media coverage and gratitude from victims but also sparked heated discussions on Japanese social media platforms.

Taiwan's swift response to the Kumamoto earthquake! 'Fuhui Isolation Screen' solves evacuation center problems, Japanese netizens moved

According to Japanese media reports, Kaohsiung City, with the help of Kitakyushu City, quickly delivered 132 boxes of drinking water, hygiene products, and 'Fuhui Isolation Screen' tents to Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, and distributed them. Local reporters revealed that the evacuation centers initially could only use cardboard boxes for simple partitioning, with victims sleeping in open areas with no personal privacy, making life extremely inconvenient.

The timely provision of the 'Fuhui Isolation Screen' completely improved the living conditions of the evacuation centers, becoming the most popular relief supplies in the disaster area. Many victims and local media expressed deep gratitude and praised Taiwan's rescue efficiency and thoughtfulness.

Corporate and private donations exceed 100 million! Japanese netizens praise true friends, lament slow domestic disaster relief

In addition to the government's material assistance, Taiwanese corporations and private citizens also demonstrated strong capabilities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that the donation account set up by the ministry has accumulated over 15,000 donations, with the amount exceeding NT$200 million (excluding corporate donations), fully demonstrating the deep friendship between Taiwan and Japan.

Taiwan's swift response triggered heated discussions on Japanese social media platforms like Threads. Many netizens left messages saying, 'True friends are revealed in times of trouble, Taiwan is a true friend,' 'We can only express infinite gratitude to Taiwan.' At the same time, some Japanese netizens, dissatisfied with their government's slow disaster relief pace, couldn't help but lament, 'Why is Taiwan's support faster than our government?,' 'I feel ashamed of our government, I want to pay taxes to Taiwan,' even half-jokingly saying, 'Just let Taiwan rule.' Taiwan's selfless dedication from the official level to the private sector has once again deepened the firm friendship between Taiwan and Japan.