Yesterday we started with 5,000. We've been able to whittle it down.

committed to and supportive of the investigation.

We're applying what we've learned from the previous earthquake, so that we can be prepared to be responsive quickly and in a meaningful way.

helped forge compromises when gaps needed to be bridged.

We urge both Beijing and Taipei to establish substantive cross-strait dialogue to the mutual benefit of both sides of the Strait.

This includes working level officials in those ministries.