Much of the public, on the other hand, takes the view that this mission marked Taiwan's first attempt at an international relief mission. Since substantive assistance was given to a diplomatic partner and refugees, the mission should receive affirmation and encouragement.
但許多民眾認為，我國到底已踏出國際救難的第一步，友邦與各國難民也得到實質幫助，應該予以肯定與鼓勵。