U.S., Taiwan launch disaster preparedness cooperation
U.S., Taiwan launch disaster preparedness cooperation 03/11/2021 12:20 PM CNA file photo Taipei, March 11 (CNA) The United States and Taiwan issued a joint statement on Thursday on partnership on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR), reaffirming their dedication to humanitarian assistance and disaster preparedness. The statement, titled "Partners in HADR: Awareness -- Resilience -- Action," was issued on the 10th anniversary of the devastating Great East Japan Earthquake that struck northeastern Japan on March 11, 2011, claiming some 16,000 lives. Following the disaster, Taiwan ...
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