Taiwan's Hualien County, a top tourism hotspot, experiences a strong earthquake causing landslides, damaging infrastructure, and decreasing tourism.

Taiwan's Hualien County, a top tourism hotspot, has been hit by a strong earthquake, causing landslides and damaging infrastructure. The disaster has led to a significant decrease in tourism, with cancellations of trips and disappearance of tour groups. The region relies heavily on tourism, making the situation a significant challenge for residents.