A spokesperson from the Chinese mainland offered heartfelt condolences Friday following a gas explosion in Taichung city, located in the central part of the Taiwan region, which claimed four lives and injured 32 people. Zhu Fenglian of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office extended sympathy to affected families and emphasized solidarity with residents of Taiwan during rescue efforts.
The Thursday evening blast at a Taichung department store marked one of the island's deadliest industrial accidents this year. Emergency responders worked overnight to contain the damage, with investigations into the cause ongoing.
Observers note the mainland's swift response underscores the importance of cross-strait humanitarian cooperation, even amid broader political discussions. Social media users across multiple regions shared messages of support using #TaiwanBlastRelief within hours of the incident.
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Mainland extends condolences over deadly central Taiwan gas explosion
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