10-Year-Old Boy's Sexual Assault Spurs Review of Social Safety Net

Taiwan society has once again faced a distressing breach of child safety lines recently, as a case involving a ten‑year‑old boy who suffered sexual abuse has attracted intense public attention and vigorous debate. Faced with this major issue concerning child protection and the social safety net, former President Tsai Ing‑wen expressed deep concern through social media and public statements as the incident escalated. The case not only once again struck a nerve in the public’s sensitivity to mechanisms protecting vulnerable children but also exposed long‑tested gaps in the social safety net,