President Lai Ching-te's Post About Banban Sparks Discussion After Chen Pei-chi's Remarks
President Lai Ching-te shared a video on Threads interacting with Banban, a disabled dog he adopted in 2024. This post has drawn attention and discussion online, especially after Chen Pei-chi, wife of former Taiwan People's Party chairman Ko Wen-je, mentioned the president's dog in her recent remarks defending her husband.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Su-ping, Taipei, 30th) President Lai Ching-te posted on the social media platform Threads before going to work today, sharing a video of his interaction with "Banban," a disabled dog he adopted in 2024. He said, "The gaze of waiting before leaving home always brings a little more concern and a little more peace of mind."
Chen Pei-chi, wife of former Taiwan People's Party chairman Ko Wen-je, mentioned the president's adopted dog yesterday on Facebook while defending Ko Wen-je. President Lai's post on Threads today sparked discussion among netizens.
President Lai shared a short video on Threads today showing him petting Banban and saying, "I'm going to work now."
In his post, the president mentioned that the weather has turned slightly cooler today, and many places have started to rain. He reminded everyone to be especially careful of slippery roads when going out and to remember to bring rain gear to avoid getting wet and catching a cold. "The gaze of waiting before leaving home always brings a little more concern and a little more peace of mind."
President Lai adopted Banban, a disabled dog, in 2024 during the unveiling of the Pingtung County Animal Shelter. President Lai once said that Banban's left front paw was amputated, possibly due to being caught in a trap, but its eyes are very optimistic, it even smiles, and it is a very brave dog. (Editor: Chang Jo-yao) 1150430
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(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Su-ping, Taipei, 30th) President Lai Ching-te posted on the social media platform Threads before going to work today, sharing a video of his interaction with "Banban," a disabled dog he adopted in 2024. He said, "The gaze of waiting before leaving home always brings a little more concern and a little more peace of mind."
Chen Pei-chi, wife of former Taiwan People's Party chairman Ko Wen-je, mentioned the president's adopted dog yesterday on Facebook while defending Ko Wen-je. President Lai's post on Threads today sparked discussion among netizens.
President Lai shared a short video on Threads today showing him petting Banban and saying, "I'm going to work now."
In his post, the president mentioned that the weather has turned slightly cooler today, and many places have started to rain. He reminded everyone to be especially careful of slippery roads when going out and to remember to bring rain gear to avoid getting wet and catching a cold. "The gaze of waiting before leaving home always brings a little more concern and a little more peace of mind."
President Lai adopted Banban, a disabled dog, in 2024 during the unveiling of the Pingtung County Animal Shelter. President Lai once said that Banban's left front paw was amputated, possibly due to being caught in a trap, but its eyes are very optimistic, it even smiles, and it is a very brave dog. (Editor: Chang Jo-yao) 1150430
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