On July 6, 2026, Japanese journalist based in Taiwan Akio Yaita was assaulted by a Hong Kong man, Liao Gangfa, after giving a speech in Taichung, suffering facial injuries. The suspect was arrested while attempting to leave the country. Taiwanese officials indicated that the case may involve transnational repression.
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自由亚洲电台普通话
2026-10-04 01:38 · 民族团结法施行后 跨国镇压台湾现踪？
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李老师不是你老师
2026-10-06 18:11 · 10月6日，台中地检署就矢板明夫7月遇袭案起诉香港男子廖港发，指控5人团伙受雇来台施暴，意在杀一儆百；国台办7月曾称袭击者“出于义愤”。
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李老师不是你老师
2026-10-06 18:11 · 10月6日，台中地检署就矢板明夫7月遇袭案起诉香港男子廖港发，指控5人团伙受雇来台施暴，意在杀一儆百；国台办7月曾称袭击者“出于义愤”。
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香港01：矢板明夫遇袭港男遭羁押禁见
2026-10-06 18:25 · 日本媒体人矢板明夫昨日（6日）在台中演讲后遭袭击，涉案33岁香港籍廖姓男子当日下午在台中国际机场被捕。
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香港01：矢板明夫遇袭港男遭羁押禁见
2026-10-06 18:47 · 日本媒体人矢板明夫昨日（6日）在台中演讲后遭袭击，涉案33岁香港籍廖姓男子当日下午在台中国际机场被捕。
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Japanese veteran journalist Akio Yaita attacked by Hong Kong man in Taichung
2026.07.06 · Reported
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2026.07
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·Taiwan
10.06
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·Taichung
2026.07
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·Taiwan
10.06
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·Taichung
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