Taiwan's Strongest Earthquake in 25 Years Leads to Search for Missing and Stranded

Rescue efforts intensify as hundreds remain unaccounted for following the devastating tremor, while emotional farewells mark significant closures and departures in South Korea and Hong Kong.

• Rescuers in Taiwan search for missing individuals and work to reach those stranded by the country's most powerful earthquake in a quarter-century.
• A poignant farewell ceremony was held at a South Korean amusement park for a beloved giant panda returning to China.
• The closure of a cherished independent bookstore in Hong Kong drew hundreds to bid it goodbye, marking the end of an era.
• The AP Week in Pictures: Asia photo gallery showcases compelling images from the region, capturing moments of tragedy, farewell, and closure.
• Curated by AP photo editor Shuji Kajiyama, the gallery highlights the week's most impactful visual journalism across the Asia-Pacific.

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