Taitung Deputy Speaker Lin Tsung-han Reassures Public After Nearly 2-Year Recovery from Riding Accident

(CNA, Taitung County, May 20, by reporter Lu Tai-cheng) After suffering a cerebral hemorrhage from a horse-riding accident in China in June 2024, Taitung County Deputy Speaker Lin Tsung-han had not appeared at public events and had ceased social media activity. Nearly two years later, he recently resumed posting on Facebook, stating that he is beginning to adapt to high-intensity work and reassuring his constituents. Lin Tsung-han, a KMT-affiliated Deputy Speaker of the Taitung County Council, fell from a horse while riding in Inner Mongolia, China, in early June 2024. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage after returning to Taiwan and was rushed to Taitung MacKay Memorial Hospital for emergency treatment before being transferred to Taipei for further care. After his condition stabilized, Lin returned to Taitung for convalescence and rehabilitation. He had long been absent from public events, and his personal Facebook posts had stopped on June 10, 2024, with a photo of him riding a horse. Only his official Deputy Speaker fan page had posts from an admin, but no photos of his activities, causing public concern. On May 6, 2025, during a regular session of the Taitung County Council, Lin went to the council to sign in but did not enter the chamber to attend the meeting, leading to continued public attention on his recovery. Earlier this year, Lin hosted a banquet for borough chiefs in Taitung City to prove his physical condition was fine and declared his determination to run for re-election. In April, he registered for the KMT Taitung County branch's nomination for the year-end county councilor elections. Lin's long-dormant personal Facebook page was updated on May 10, Mother's Day, with a post wishing all mothers well. On the 18th, he posted photos of himself in a meeting with his team to discuss proposals, writing, 'Riding the Akhal-Teke of Hulunbuir, I accidentally shed real sweat and blood, but I have finally returned to the job I love most. You can lose weight by learning to ride, but please don't follow my erroneous example.' Lin stated in his post that the regular session has begun and he is discussing proposals and work assignments with his secretaries and assistants. He reassured his concerned constituents, saying his body is getting healthier and stronger every day. He said, 'I, Tsung-han, am starting to adapt to high-intensity work. I have always cherished the trust my constituents have placed in me and will not slack off. Thank you all for your encouragement, let's work hard together.' Supporters left messages like 'Go, big brother, no problem,' 'Go, Deputy Speaker,' 'Wishing our respected speaker peace and health,' and 'Go for it, we will be with you.' Non-partisan County Councilor Lin Tsan-tien also commented, 'Full support.' Lin Tsung-han also replied to thank everyone for their support. The office of Deputy Speaker Lin Tsung-han stated that as the Taitung County Council is currently in a regular session, Lin is busy organizing proposals and handling public issues, and has temporarily declined media interviews. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150520