Yu Ming-fu Attacked by Chinese National; Japan's Representative Condemns Violence

Veteran journalist Yu Ming-fu faced a physical assault following a lecture in Taichung, Taiwan, when a Chinese national attacked him. The incident occurred after Yu concluded his speech, and the assailant, identified as a 33-year-old man surnamed Liao, immediately attempted to escape.

Liao's escape plan involved boarding a flight to Busan, South Korea, from Taichung's Ching Chuan Kang Airport. However, authorities intercepted and arrested him at the airport before he could leave the country. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but the assailant's nationality has been highlighted in reports.

In response to the assault, Kazuyuki Katayama, Japan's representative in Taiwan, issued a strong statement condemning the act. He emphasized that such violence is unequivocally unacceptable, signaling a firm stance against the physical attack on the journalist. The incident has drawn attention to the safety of public figures and the potential for politically motivated aggression.

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Violence is absolutely not allowed.