Lin made the remarks at an event to release the results of the poll, which found that 56 percent of minors aged nine to 17 had experienced uncomfortable physical contact. Social works program supervisor Tsai Wen-chin (蔡雯瑾) said 63 percent said they had been touched on the buttocks, 58.4 percent said their private parts had been touched and 55.4 percent said their chest had been touched inappropriately. Photo: Wu Po-hsuan, Taipei TimesThe group held the survey late last year, collecting 1,314 valid responses, Tsai said. The poll also found that among those who reported such incidents to their parents or guardians, about 70 percent said they were not believed. More than half said they were told they were overreacting, while 47.2 percent said they were criticized for their response.

Source: Taipei Times March 12, 2026 17:12 UTC