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Taiwanese Broadcaster Condemns Attack on Host Shigeo Naito by Chinese National

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Journalist and think tank CEO Shigeo Naito was attacked by a Chinese national after a speech in Taichung, Taiwan.
  • Bao Dao Broadcasting Network condemned the violence, calling for swift police action and emphasizing Taiwan's democratic society.
  • Naito expressed concerns about future safety, suggesting the incident might have deeper implications requiring investigation.

Veteran journalist and think tank CEO Shigeo Naito faced a physical assault after concluding a speech in Taichung, Taiwan, on July 6. A 33-year-old Chinese national reportedly punched Naito following the event.

Taiwan is a democratic and lawful society, and we condemn the use of violence to interfere with public discourse and threaten personal safety. Such acts should face the strictest legal sanctions, and we hope the police will solve the case as soon as possible!

— Bao Dao Broadcasting NetworkThe network's statement condemning the attack on Shigeo Naito.

Bao Dao Broadcasting Network, where Naito hosts the program "Worldwide Bao Dao," issued a strong condemnation of the attack. The network emphasized that Taiwan is a democratic and lawful society. They denounced the use of violence to interfere with public discourse and threaten personal safety, stating such acts should face the strictest legal sanctions. The network also urged the police to resolve the case quickly.

I will be careful in the future for public events, and I may need to bring a bodyguard.

— Shigeo NaitoNaito's response when asked if he feared further harm.

During an appearance on the program "Worldwide Bao Dao," hosted by veteran journalist Cheng Hung-yi, Naito was asked if he feared further harm. He indicated he would be more cautious during public engagements and might require bodyguards. Naito suggested the incident should not be viewed as a simple assault case, hinting at potentially more serious underlying issues that warrant thorough investigation by relevant authorities.

This should not be viewed as a simple assault case; it may involve more serious aspects that warrant in-depth investigation by relevant authorities.

— Shigeo NaitoNaito's assessment of the potential implications of the attack.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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