Lai urges solidarity after knife attack‘SPIRIT SHONE’: Developing resilience requires not only military preparations, but also measures to toughen institutions, infrastructure and the mindset of Taiwanese, Lai saidBy Jonathan Chin and Kayleigh Madjar / Staff writers, with CNAThe Taipei metro knife attack last week was a reminder of solidarity and vigilance, President William Lai (賴清德) said yesterday, in a call to improve Taiwan’s emergency response capabilities. Emergency responders take part in an exercise organized by the Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee in Taipei on March 27. This year’s joint exercise included a hostage situation on a train car, which is applicable to last Friday’s attack, she said. About 1.21 million tonnes of rice can be produced annually, meaning that reserves are maintained at more than three months of consumption, he said. Reserves as of the end of last month totaled 1.06 million tonnes, enough supply for 11 months, he added.

Source: Taipei Times December 23, 2025 17:12 UTC