Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Horrible Earthquake in Haiti - Taiwan Helps Out

As we all know by now, there was a 7.0-magnitude quake in Haiti. Thousands are feared dead (source: BBC)

In this, Taiwan has stepped up efforts to help out Haiti:

Taiwan sends rescuers to Haiti

Related Story: Taiwan ambassador to Haiti taken to hospital, embassy destroyed

Note, embassy, ambassador. Haiti is one of only 23 countries to have official diplomatic ties to Taiwan (the Republic of China). Regardless, we should help out our fellow human beings (diplomatic ties or not) in times like these.

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