The 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck in April and devastated tourism on the east coast is forcing the industry to confront its many long-standing problems
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By Steven Crook / Contributing reporter
These days, CJ Chen (陳崇仁) can be found driving a taxi in and around Hualien. As a way to earn a living, it’s not his first choice. He’d rather be taking tourists to the region’s attractions, but after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the region on April 3, demand for driver-guides collapsed.
In the eight…
