🏢The planned demolition of a leaning building was stopped due to ongoing aftershocks.
🌍The earthquake caused significant damage to buildings and trapped hundreds of people.
🤝Taiwan rejected China's offer of help with rebuilding efforts.
💰Newly set up charities in Taiwan are accepting donations for rebuilding efforts.
⏰Multiple aftershocks continue to shake the region, making demolition work dangerous.
Why was the demolition of the leaning building stopped?
—The demolition was stopped due to ongoing aftershocks from the earthquake, which made the work dangerous.
How many people were trapped after the earthquake?
—More than 400 people remained trapped, with most stranded at a national park due to landslides.
How many deaths were reported in the earthquake?
—13 deaths have been confirmed so far.
Why did Taiwan reject China's offer of help?
—Taiwan suspected China's offer as mere lip service and is relying on newly set up charities for rebuilding.
How much money has been donated for rebuilding efforts?
—More than $4 million USD has been donated from over 30 different countries.
00:00The planned demolition of a leaning building in Hualian, Taiwan was stopped due to ongoing aftershocks from a 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
00:15The earthquake caused significant damage to buildings and trapped hundreds of people.
01:27Taiwan's ambassador to Canada confirmed that 13 deaths have occurred in the quake.
01:46Taiwan rejected China's offer of help with rebuilding efforts, relying on newly set up charities instead.
02:16Charities aimed at rebuilding Taiwan have received over $4 million USD in donations from more than 30 countries.
