Song Yanyong, a native of Hualien, Taiwan, has never stopped calling. For more than an hour, he never stopped contacting his family.

His sister was riding an electric bicycle on the road when the earthquake occurred. "When the earthquake happened, she felt the shaking was very serious," she said. "My family members are all safe," he said. 'I am really grateful to these mainland friends for their concern,' he added. 'The mainland's news reports are also very complete, which makes it easier to learn about the aftermath'