EDITORIAL: Taiwanese need better readinessA stabbing attack inside and near two busy Taipei MRT stations on Friday evening shocked the nation and made headlines in many foreign and local news media, as such indiscriminate attacks are rare in Taiwan. At Taipei Main Station, the suspect threw smoke grenades near two exits and fatally stabbed one person who tried to stop him. He then ran into the store and wounded others, before jumping from the building’s sixth floor, the National Police Agency said on Saturday. Following the incident, bystanders posted videos of the attack on social media, which were broadcast by news media. However, as indiscriminate attacks by lone actors are increasing globally, the shocking incident in Taipei underscored the pressing need to improve personal safety preparedness.
