Disturbing footage circulating on TikTok and other social platforms has brought global attention to the tragic knife and smoke grenade attack in Taipei, Taiwan. The incident on Friday, 19 December, sparked intense debate over the reaction of bystanders.
One viral clip, originally posted on Facebook, shows the suspect calmly taking weapons from his bag in the middle of the road as he prepared to launch his assault. Initially, he was near Taipei Main Station, then went to the Zhongshan shopping district, where he began his attack on passers-by.
