tourists

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it's requested Australian Police to
respond to a report involving 4 Taiwanese tourists being assaulted by locals.

Ai-ting, a Taiwanese influencer, said four local teenagers in Brisbane
racially insulted her and her 3 friends, before attacking them physically.

She said she suffered blows to her head, while her 3 friends each suffered
minor injuries.

Ai-ting complained that local police didn't do much except recording what
they said.

MOFA said today that its office in Brisbane contacted those Taiwanese
tourists to offer comfort and explained that it can provide necessary help
should they decide to press charges later on.

MOFA also promised to provide local lawyer information and necessary
assistance, as well as maintain close contact with Australian law enforcement
personnel.

The office also posted related information on its Facebook page, saying
tourists can immediately call the office's emergency hotline for help in such
situations.

It's also urging Taiwanese citizens in Australia to stay vigilant about their
safety.

(JL)