Taipei, Taiwan – Authorities across Taiwan are on heightened alert following a deadly stabbing attack in the capital city Friday that left three people dead and eleven injured [[1]]. The attack, carried out by 27-year-old Chang Wen at a train station and nearby shopping area, prompted an immediate response from law enforcement and has led to increased security at transportation hubs and planned New Year’s Eve celebrations [[2]].While violent crime remains rare in Taiwan [[3]], this incident is raising concerns about public safety and has triggered a wave of security threats being investigated by police.
Published On 22/12/2025
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Taiwanese authorities have significantly increased security measures at transportation hubs across the island following a stabbing attack in Taipei that left three people dead and eleven others injured. The incident has shocked the nation and prompted a swift response from law enforcement.
Police deployed to major metro stations in the capital on Monday morning, according to Bloomberg, while authorities investigate reports of potential threats, including one concerning a possible bomb threat within the subway system.
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Taipei Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau Chief Lo Chun-hong told Bloomberg that they have received dozens of security threats since the attack occurred, leading to the bolstered security presence at transportation centers, New Year’s Eve celebrations, and other large-scale events.
The attack was carried out on Friday by a 27-year-old man, identified as Chang Wen, who used smoke bombs and a knife to target individuals at a main train station and a nearby shopping area.
Police stated that the attacker died after falling from a building, and that the incident resulted in eleven injuries in addition to the three fatalities.
Taiwan’s Premier Chou Jung-tai said the suspect had a criminal record and outstanding arrest warrants, and that his home had previously been searched.
Violent crime is rare in Taiwan; the last similar incident occurred in 2014 when a man stabbed four people on the metro. This latest attack underscores the challenges faced by authorities in maintaining public safety even in typically secure environments.
