Taiwan Tour Group Accident in Gansu; MAC: ARATS Not Responded to Notification
A Taiwan tour group suffered an accident in Gansu, China, resulting in 1 death and 12 injuries. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) stated that it notified China's Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS) but received no response, leading to an 'orange' travel warning for mainland China.
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(Central News Agency reporter Liao Wen-chi, Taipei, 30th) A Taiwan tour group suffered an accident on April 24 in Gansu, China, when an amusement park vehicle overturned, resulting in 1 death and 12 injuries. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) stated today that Taiwan notified China's Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS) but received no response. Without notification from the mainland side, it is impossible to ensure the safety of Taiwanese citizens traveling to China, which is why mainland travel has been listed as an 'orange' warning.
The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) held its regular press conference today, chaired by Vice Chairman and Spokesperson Liang Wen-chieh.
When asked by the media whether the mainland side proactively notified Taiwan through existing cross-strait travel mechanisms and if communication channels were smooth, Liang Wen-chieh stated that the news of this incident came from the operating travel agency, "Joy Holiday Travel Agency," which reported it to the Tourism Administration as per its obligations after the accident. The Tourism Administration then notified relevant units, and Taiwan contacted the local Lanzhou and Chengdu Taiwanese business associations through the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) to assist with related matters.
Liang Wen-chieh said that Taiwan also notified the ARATS as per usual practice, but it was only a notification, and the ARATS did not respond, nor did the mainland authorities provide any information to Taiwan.
Regarding media questions on how to ensure the safety of Taiwanese citizens traveling in mainland China, Liang Wen-chieh frankly admitted, "We have no way to ensure it," which is why mainland travel advisories are listed as an "orange" light. "If they don't even notify us of official news, then we naturally cannot ensure safety."
Liang Wen-chieh also stated that the handling of this accident was quite swift, and he thanked the Taiwanese business associations for their great help.
A Taiwan tour group was riding an amusement park sightseeing vehicle in the Ganjia Secret Scenic Area in Xiahe County, Gannan Prefecture, Gansu Province, on the afternoon of April 24, when one vehicle overturned. There were 13 Taiwanese passengers on board; 1 person unfortunately died after rescue efforts failed, and 12 people sustained minor injuries. The SEF confirmed this on April 25, stating that after receiving the notification, it contacted the Taipei Association of Travel Agents and the Lanzhou Taiwanese Business Association, and maintained contact with the MAC and the Ministry of the Interior to assist with follow-up matters. (Editor: Yang Sheng-ru) 1150430
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(Central News Agency reporter Liao Wen-chi, Taipei, 30th) A Taiwan tour group suffered an accident on April 24 in Gansu, China, when an amusement park vehicle overturned, resulting in 1 death and 12 injuries. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) stated today that Taiwan notified China's Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS) but received no response. Without notification from the mainland side, it is impossible to ensure the safety of Taiwanese citizens traveling to China, which is why mainland travel has been listed as an 'orange' warning.
The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) held its regular press conference today, chaired by Vice Chairman and Spokesperson Liang Wen-chieh.
When asked by the media whether the mainland side proactively notified Taiwan through existing cross-strait travel mechanisms and if communication channels were smooth, Liang Wen-chieh stated that the news of this incident came from the operating travel agency, "Joy Holiday Travel Agency," which reported it to the Tourism Administration as per its obligations after the accident. The Tourism Administration then notified relevant units, and Taiwan contacted the local Lanzhou and Chengdu Taiwanese business associations through the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) to assist with related matters.
Liang Wen-chieh said that Taiwan also notified the ARATS as per usual practice, but it was only a notification, and the ARATS did not respond, nor did the mainland authorities provide any information to Taiwan.
Regarding media questions on how to ensure the safety of Taiwanese citizens traveling in mainland China, Liang Wen-chieh frankly admitted, "We have no way to ensure it," which is why mainland travel advisories are listed as an "orange" light. "If they don't even notify us of official news, then we naturally cannot ensure safety."
Liang Wen-chieh also stated that the handling of this accident was quite swift, and he thanked the Taiwanese business associations for their great help.
A Taiwan tour group was riding an amusement park sightseeing vehicle in the Ganjia Secret Scenic Area in Xiahe County, Gannan Prefecture, Gansu Province, on the afternoon of April 24, when one vehicle overturned. There were 13 Taiwanese passengers on board; 1 person unfortunately died after rescue efforts failed, and 12 people sustained minor injuries. The SEF confirmed this on April 25, stating that after receiving the notification, it contacted the Taipei Association of Travel Agents and the Lanzhou Taiwanese Business Association, and maintained contact with the MAC and the Ministry of the Interior to assist with follow-up matters. (Editor: Yang Sheng-ru) 1150430
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