
Following a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck just south of Hualien County in Taiwan, aftershocks continue to rattle the region. The earthquake, which caused significant damage and claimed at least nine lives, particularly impacted the Hualien area where approximately 300,000 people reside.
One resident, Hong Changyi, shared the devastating impact of the quake on his liquor store, which was located in one of the buildings that collapsed. He expressed the loss of all his goods and supplies, emphasizing the emotional toll of seeing his life's work vanish in an instant.