Taipei's Indiscriminate Stabbing Incident Leaves 4 Dead and 11 Injured; Is the CCP's Fifth Column Activated?

Taiwan Presidential Office. (Chen Bozhou / Dajiyuan)

[People News] A shocking, random attack took place in Taipei City on the evening of the 19th. A 27-year-old man, Zhang Wen, carried out attacks around Taipei Station and Zhongshan Station, resulting in 4 deaths and 11 injuries before jumping to his death. Interestingly, mainland media reported the suspect's death by jumping 26 minutes in advance, raising suspicions online about a possible connection to the CCP.

Following the murders, police investigations revealed that Zhang Wen did not act impulsively but had premeditated his actions. Starting around 4 PM that day, he set fires and attacked individuals in multiple locations, with the entire criminal spree lasting over 3 hours. He had moved from Zhongli to a rental unit on Lane 20, Gongyuan Road, Taipei City, on January 1 of this year, and prior to the attacks, he set fire to his rental place in an attempt to destroy evidence.

Taiwanese media personality Xie Hanbing noted that the suspect had been planning related actions for at least six months, continuously surveying the terrain, understanding pedestrian traffic, and preparing various tools for his attacks, including smoke bombs, Molotov cocktails, and gas masks. His choice of rental and attack locations suggests he had scouted these sites in advance to determine his attack route.

According to police information, that evening he attacked with a knife in front of the Eslite bookstore in the Nanshi area, resulting in the death of a rider surnamed Xiao and injuring one person. He then entered the store and continued to slash at customers, resulting in 1 death and 5 injuries.

A police officer with the surname Lin from the Zhongshan Traffic Division noticed something unusual while managing traffic and began a pursuit with security personnel to the rooftop of the 6th floor. At 18:40, Zhang Wende reached the rooftop and removed his tactical vest and other gear; at 18:50, he fell from the rooftop and was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment; he was declared dead at 19:42.

Disturbingly, shortly after, a post appeared on the social media platform Threads, claiming: "The protagonist Zhang Wende is my brother; we are part of an organisation. Today, the mission he could not complete, I will take over. The next location is Kaohsiung Station. Stay tuned." "A bigger event awaits you on December 25."

Taiwanese netizens tracked this account and discovered that its IP address was located in Vietnam. Subsequently, the individual deleted their account. Reports also emerged online indicating that the police later identified the poster as a male university student, who, after being apprehended, stated that he was merely sharing the post.

Earlier, at 18:24, the murder incident was still ongoing, yet the mainland media outlet "Kankan News" had already released multi-angle footage of the scene and announced that Zhang Wende had fallen. According to the timeline provided by the Taipei police, during this period, Zhang Wende was still engaged in the crime, and it was not until 18:50 that he fell and was sent to the hospital. However, the mainland media reported this 26 minutes earlier, raising suspicions.

Some observers remarked: "The timing is too coincidental; if they were not informed beforehand, how could they have obtained multi-angle footage so quickly?" "Were there already specific personnel stationed nearby?" "It is clear that the Chinese Communist Party was aware of this." "Wow! They could even predict the suspect's fall in advance; this was clearly intended to show that this was a premeditated act."

A significant number of netizens are expressing doubts online, suggesting that if Zhang Wen is part of an organised group, this incident could be attributed to the Chinese Communist Party's 'fifth column' in Taiwan. The term 'fifth column' refers to individuals or groups that are embedded within Taiwan, secretly collaborating with external hostile forces to engage in acts of sabotage and subversion. Some media figures have cautioned the Taiwanese public that the CCP has been increasingly eager to take action against Taiwan. Given the diminishing likelihood of armed invasion, there is a possibility that the CCP could activate its infiltrated forces in Taiwan, making vigilance essential.

Netizens have commented: 'After the United States announced its largest arms sale to Taiwan, the CCP has taken action to create chaos!' 'The more unstable the political situation in China becomes, the more it will provoke trouble in other countries to shift focus away from its own issues.'

So, what is the true motive behind Zhang Wen's actions?

Xie Hanbing has analysed the suspect's upbringing and life experiences, indicating that the suspect has had long-standing conflicts with their family and was discharged from the military. Following this, they encountered difficulties in their career and other areas of life, which may suggest the presence of antisocial personality traits stemming from internal psychological issues.

According to media reports, Zhang Wen was previously a volunteer in the Air Force but was discharged due to a DUI incident. He later worked as a security guard. Due to failing to report a change of residence, a summons for educational conscription issued on November 25 of last year could not be delivered, resulting in charges under the Military Service Offence Act. On July 11 of this year, the Taoyuan District Prosecutor's Office issued a wanted notice.

On Friday, Zhang Wen's parents travelled from their hometown in Yangmei to the Zhongshan Police Station in Taipei City to provide a statement. They reported that they had not seen or been in contact with their son for about two years, and he had not returned to their home in Taoyuan for a long time. They were unaware of his current situation and could not comprehend the reasons behind his criminal actions. Zhang Wen has an older brother who works in Kaohsiung. The police noted that the brothers do not interact much and are not particularly close, with the brother expressing that he is not aware of Zhang Wen's life or mental condition.

Li Xihe, the director of the Taipei City Police Department, stated that this case is categorised as a personal random attack homicide. After reviewing surveillance footage from the area, the police discovered that Zhang Wen had not had any contact with anyone three days before the crime. The specific motive for the crime remains under further investigation and clarification.
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