TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC, 陸委會) Taiwan's top China policy body offered condolences Tuesday (July 30) following devastating rainstorms across eastern, northern, and northeastern China. The severe weather claimed 30 lives in Beijing alone, prompting MAC officials to express hopes for peaceful rest for victims and swift recovery for the injured. The diplomatic gesture underscored cross-strait humanitarian concerns despite ongoing political tensions between Taipei and Beijing.
MAC directed the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF, 海基會) Taiwan's semi-official cross-strait liaison body to monitor conditions across affected Chinese regions closely. The foundation works to gather critical information about Taiwanese nationals caught in the disaster zones, positioning itself to provide immediate assistance when needed. Council officials stressed their unwavering commitment to tracking evolving weather conditions and their impact on Taiwan citizens living or traveling in China.
Government officials issued urgent safety warnings to Taiwanese citizens currently residing in or visiting China's storm-affected regions. Authorities advised Taiwan nationals to monitor weather alerts continuously and heed local emergency guidance as conditions remain dangerous. The administration reaffirmed its dedication to delivering real-time updates and support services to protect citizens' welfare while they remain abroad during this natural disaster. ◼