Man arrested after brandishing knife in front of Presidential OfficeStaff writer, with CNAA man from Keelung was arrested today after attempting to enter the Presidential Office compound in Taipei with a knife, police said. The incident occurred at about 2:50am when the suspect, later identified as a man surnamed Lee (李), arrived by taxi from Keelung and brandished a fruit knife in front of the Presidential Office, reportedly shouting: "God told me to kill the communists." The Republic of China flag waves on the tower of the Presidential Office Building in Taipei on Jan. 14, 2024. Photo: Yasuyoshi Chiba, AFPCity police rushed to the scene after being alerted by military police, and the two groups of law enforcement officers arrested Lee. After a preliminary investigation, Lee's case is to be referred to the Taipei District Prosecutors' Office on accusations of endangering public safety, police said.

Source: Taipei Times March 09, 2026 11:05 UTC