Learning "Sajiao Dance" to Understand Young Generations, Vice President: Everyone is a Mentor
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim shared her experience of learning the "Sajiao dance" from young people, stating that she can learn a lot from them. She emphasized that it is her responsibility to understand the diverse dreams and visions for national development of different generations and groups in Taiwanese society through dialogue.
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Taipei, May 5 (CNA) Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim once shared a video on social media where young people taught her the "Sajiao dance" (a coquettish dance popular among K-pop groups). When asked about the dance in a media interview today, she said she has a responsibility to understand young people and can learn a lot from them. "Everyone is my mentor, teaching me what Taiwanese society looks like today."
The Presidential Office issued a press release in the evening, stating that Vice President Hsiao accepted an exclusive interview with "Mirror TV" today. She responded to media questions on topics such as Taiwan's diplomatic situation, national security and defense budget, cross-strait relations, the transformation and expectations of her role, and exchanges with younger generations. The interview content was broadcast in the evening.
The host asked her that in her position as Vice President, some things might not be what Vice President Hsiao, with her low-key nature, would want to do, such as performing the "Sajiao dance," which is a change made for communicating with society.
Vice President Hsiao said that she actually loved dancing when she was young, and she had a lot of energy back then. When she first returned to Taiwan 20 or 30 years ago, she was even one of the members of a hot girl campaign group.
The Vice President stated that this is very natural for her; it's just that her work is very serious, so she has less time for relaxation. Her interaction with young people is not about worrying whether votes are being lost, but rather she feels that she can continuously learn through interacting with different groups, understanding what young people care about and what they are thinking. This is a responsibility, not just out of curiosity, but because in the process of governing the country, it is necessary to understand different generations, different aspirations, and different ideas.
She said that everyone is her mentor, teaching her what Taiwanese society looks like today. She needs to understand the dreams of different generations and groups in Taiwanese society, and their visions for national development.
In addition, when talking about the change in perspective in different roles, Vice President Hsiao said that it was very painful and unaccustomed at first. When she first returned to Taiwan, even going downstairs to get an Uber was considered unauthorized going out, and even the President knew about it. She had many restrictions within her own apartment complex, which required continuous adaptation, and she has been adjusting amidst such psychological conflicts.
However, she said that she actually has no complaints, because this is what her job and position require her to bear. At first, she even argued with security personnel because she felt too restricted, but former President Tsai Ing-wen told her, "You have to accept it; everyone is constantly adjusting, and both sides need to." Until now, she feels that she has reached a better balance point in her outings and activities within the Presidential Office. (Editor: Pan Yi-ching) 1150505
The Presidential Office issued a press release in the evening, stating that Vice President Hsiao accepted an exclusive interview with "Mirror TV" today. She responded to media questions on topics such as Taiwan's diplomatic situation, national security and defense budget, cross-strait relations, the transformation and expectations of her role, and exchanges with younger generations. The interview content was broadcast in the evening.
The host asked her that in her position as Vice President, some things might not be what Vice President Hsiao, with her low-key nature, would want to do, such as performing the "Sajiao dance," which is a change made for communicating with society.
Vice President Hsiao said that she actually loved dancing when she was young, and she had a lot of energy back then. When she first returned to Taiwan 20 or 30 years ago, she was even one of the members of a hot girl campaign group.
The Vice President stated that this is very natural for her; it's just that her work is very serious, so she has less time for relaxation. Her interaction with young people is not about worrying whether votes are being lost, but rather she feels that she can continuously learn through interacting with different groups, understanding what young people care about and what they are thinking. This is a responsibility, not just out of curiosity, but because in the process of governing the country, it is necessary to understand different generations, different aspirations, and different ideas.
She said that everyone is her mentor, teaching her what Taiwanese society looks like today. She needs to understand the dreams of different generations and groups in Taiwanese society, and their visions for national development.
In addition, when talking about the change in perspective in different roles, Vice President Hsiao said that it was very painful and unaccustomed at first. When she first returned to Taiwan, even going downstairs to get an Uber was considered unauthorized going out, and even the President knew about it. She had many restrictions within her own apartment complex, which required continuous adaptation, and she has been adjusting amidst such psychological conflicts.
However, she said that she actually has no complaints, because this is what her job and position require her to bear. At first, she even argued with security personnel because she felt too restricted, but former President Tsai Ing-wen told her, "You have to accept it; everyone is constantly adjusting, and both sides need to." Until now, she feels that she has reached a better balance point in her outings and activities within the Presidential Office. (Editor: Pan Yi-ching) 1150505