(Taipei, 21st) On the evening of the 19th, a random stabbing incident occurred at Taipei Main Station and the Nanxi shopping district, resulting in the deaths of four people, including the suspect Zhang Wen, and multiple injuries. On the evening of the 20th, Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office posted on Facebook to mourn the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
According to Central News Agency reports, the Facebook fan page "Spokesperson of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office" published the following on the evening of the 20th: "We are highly concerned and deeply saddened by the incident on December 19 in Taipei which resulted in casualties of innocent people. We extend our deep condolences and sympathies to the victims and their families, and sincerely wish the injured a speedy recovery."
As with other posts by the Taiwan Affairs Office on Facebook, the comment section for this post contained various sarcastic and critical remarks directed at the Taiwan Affairs Office. However, a small number of netizens did express appreciation for their concern.
In addition, rumors circulated online claiming that Zhang Wen was a second-generation child of a Mainland Chinese spouse. The Mainland Affairs Council stated that this is "false information" and strongly condemned those few individuals who deliberately use the incident to provoke conflict.
Some media asked the Mainland Affairs Council about the rumors regarding the identity of Zhang Wen, the suspect who died by falling after the shocking random killing incident at Taipei Main Station and the Nanxi shopping district—is he a second-generation new resident of Mainland Chinese descent? How does the Mainland Affairs Council respond?
On the 20th, the Mainland Affairs Council responded in writing: the online rumor that the suspect is a second-generation new resident is "false information, and citizens should not continue to spread it." The council also stated that, regarding certain people with intentions who use such unfortunate social incidents to deliberately intensify internal opposition and create publicity, the Mainland Affairs Council issues a stern condemnation.