Several foreign representative offices in Taiwan have offered their condolences after a deadly knife attack in Taipei on Friday left three dead and injured several others.
The Czech Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei on Facebook wrote that it was saddened by the news of the attack in the capital.
“We extend our sincere condolences and stand with the families and loved ones of those affected,” the Czech office said.
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The Canadian Trade Office in Taipei in a Facebook post said it was shocked and saddened by what happened.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of those who lost their lives and wish a full and speedy recovery to those injured,” it said.
The Slovak Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei also wrote a message on social media, saying it stands in solidarity with the people of Taipei and hopes for strength, healing and peace during these difficult times.
UK Representative to Taiwan Ruth Bradley-Jones posted her condolences on her personal Facebook page, writing: “What a shocking sadness.”
“Taipei, tonight we grieve together for those who have died and been injured,” she wrote.
The French office in Taipei also expressed similar sentiments, saying it was in full solidarity with the people and authorities of Taiwan.
Also in a Facebook post, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) extended its condolences to the victims and families “affected by the senseless and tragic attack,” and expressed solidarity with Taiwan.
“We commend the first responders and medical personnel for their swift and courageous actions, and we stand in solidarity, as always, with the people of Taiwan,” the AIT said.
The suspect, 27-year-old Chang Wen (張文), on Friday threw smoke grenades in Taipei Main Station, stabbed a man with a knife, then ran to the nearby Zhongshan MRT Station, where he continued his stabbing spree, police said.
Chang allegedly fell to his death from the sixth floor of the Eslite Spectrum Nanxi building in Taipei while he was being pursued by police.
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