EDITORIAL: Look out for family to stop tragedyAs the nation reels from the knife attack in Taipei last week, the way society moves on from the incident could have lasting consequences for public safety and social cohesion. After the tragedy, parent-child specialist WuChuan-yu (吳娟瑜) urged families to provide emotional support and help children and relatives establish a sense of self-worth and a place in the family. Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) called for stronger social safety nets, saying the attack highlighted the anxiety present in Taiwanese society. They cannot explain why a 27-year-old man meticulously planned a violent attack for more than a year, stockpiling knives, smoke grenades and other materials. Public safety is inseparable from social care, and attention must extend beyond the moment of crisis.

Source: Taipei Times December 26, 2025 16:22 UTC