Lawyer slams opposition over 'mistaken identity' claims in attack on Japanese executive

A lawyer has strongly condemned the opposition party's attempts to downplay a recent assault on a Japanese think tank executive, calling their explanations "nonsense."

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Taiwanese law will not tolerate cross-border violence.

Lawyer Huang Di-ying stated that Taiwanese law will not tolerate cross-border violence, emphasizing the swift actions taken by judicial authorities. The Taichung District Prosecutors Office, Taichung City Police Bureau, and Taichung District Court moved quickly to investigate, arrest, and detain the suspect, demonstrating Taiwan's commitment to its legal framework. This decisive response directly refutes the opposition's claims of mistaken identity or a lack of prejudgment.

The suspect, identified as Liao Kang-fa, a Chinese national, attacked Inda Yasuaki, CEO of the Indo-Pacific Strategy Think Tank, after a speech. Police are prosecuting Liao on multiple charges, including violations of the Anti-Infiltration Act, intimidation, and assault. According to police chief Wu Jing-tian, the attacker waited for Yasuaki to descend to the hotel lobby, then called out to confirm his identity before launching the assault in a blind spot of the surveillance cameras, subsequently fleeing the scene.

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The attacker deliberately chose an angle where surveillance cameras were less effective, called out 'Mr. Yasuaki' to confirm his identity, and then immediately attacked him before fleeing the scene.

Huang asserted that the police investigation confirms the attack was premeditated, directly contradicting statements made by opposition party whip Lin Pei-hsiang. The prosecutor's office has labeled the case a "cross-border suppression incident," and the court has ordered the suspect's detention and prohibition from contacting others. These actions by the three major legal bodies underscore Taiwan's resolve to protect its democracy, rule of law, and human rights, while exposing the opposition's excuses as attempts to shield a Chinese perpetrator.

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The police investigation results not only confirm this was a premeditated crime but also slap the face of the KMT caucus whip Lin Pei-hsiang's claim of 'mistaken identity'.