Speaking at the Zhinan Temple in Taipei, President Lai Ching-te expressed sympathy to residents affected by the floods caused by Typhoon Mekkhala. (Photo: Rti)
President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) urged lawmakers to quickly approve the central government’s budget this Thursday, July 2, stressing the importance of funding to support flood control projects following heavy rains and flooding across Taiwan.