Woman Pursued for 12 Kilometers on Taiwan Highway Seeks Police Help

A woman on a motorcycle ride through Taiwan's South-Cross-Island Highway sought police assistance after being persistently followed by a man for approximately 12 kilometers. The incident occurred last June when the woman and a friend were riding near the Nanhu Reservoir. They encountered a man, later identified as surnamed Chen, who attempted to strike up a conversation. After his advances were ignored, Chen began tailing their motorcycles towards Jiashan. He continued to follow them even after they explicitly refused his invitation to get ice cream. The women, feeling threatened, eventually rode into a convenience store in Jiashan to call the police. Officers arrived to find Chen still lingering outside the store. He was subsequently arrested and charged under Taiwan's Act for Prevention and Sanction of Stalking and Harassment. Chen reportedly realized the seriousness of his actions after being reported and sought mediation with the women. They agreed to drop the charges, and the court ruled the public prosecution non-suited.