Asia Cement Corporation and Hualien fought side by side to overcome difficulties after the strong earthquake of 0403

        On April 3rd, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Hualien, shaking Taiwan and causing panic and anxiety among many families. The Hualien plant, Xinchengshan mine, and storage and transportation station of Asia Cement Corporation located at the epicenter were the first to be affected, with some equipment damaged or displaced yet to be repaired. Fortunately, each base quickly responded and no employees were injured, proving Asia Cement Corporation's commitment to "safety first" through actions.

        After the earthquake, Asia Cement Corporation's Hualien factory took stock of the overall damage and mobilized manpower to participate in rescue efforts. They not only dispatched vehicles, but also risked road bumps, falling rocks, and potholes to assist the police and the Xiulin Township Office in retrieving more than 50 tourists trapped in the Suhua Highway Tunnel one by one. They also immediately launched a patrol water truck service to improve the water supply problem of surrounding tribes. Colleagues from Asia Cement Corporation's service center have visited tribal households several days to pay attention to the disaster situation and assist in distributing charitable supplies, which has made local residents grateful. They have even left messages online thanking Asia Cement Corporation for their shared difficulties and hunger.

        K. Y. Lee President and several supervisors went to Hualien on April 10th to inspect the damage situation of the storage and transportation station, factory area, and mining site, and visited neighboring tribes to express their care and condolences to the residents. President Li not only thanks his colleagues for their exceptional responsiveness, sensitivity, and execution under pressure during strong earthquake impacts, but also emphasizes the importance of quickly resuming work and minimizing losses. He should also adhere to the belief that "life safety is the highest value" and not neglect any public safety work that should be performed. In addition, he also reminded his colleagues to re-examine the structures, processes, or operational processes for any areas that can be strengthened after the disaster, and if necessary, introduce the latest technology and measures. Only through continuous progress can we effectively protect everyone's safety and achieve sustainable operation.

        A sudden earthquake once again cast a shadow over Hualien. When all parties shouted, "We are all Hualien people," Asia Cement Corporation remained with Hualien and will continue to provide support in the future to assist residents in the disaster area in rebuilding their homes as soon as possible and welcoming the sunshine after the rain.

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