Rape in Taiwan

Rape in Taiwan is sexual assault involving sexual penetration carried out against a person without their consent in the nation. Victims and perpetrators include Taiwan citizens, residents, and foreign nationals from a wide range of backgrounds and every social class.^[1][2][3]

Victims, some who are lured into sex trafficking in Taiwan, are raped in hotels and other locations throughout the country.^{[4][5][6][7][8]} There have been women deceived by perpetrators in fake modeling photoshoots.^[9][10] Some are victims of drugging,^[11][12] gang rape, torture, murder,^[13] and sexual slavery. Victims suffer from physical and psychological trauma, ostracization, and, at times, suicide.^[14] Rapes and attempted rapes have been committed by students,^[15] teachers,^[16] artists,^[17] spa and massage workers, ^[18] medical staff, Taiwan military personnel,^[19][20] and others.