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Red string Incident at Legislative Yuan Sparks Debate and Interpretations
Recent events at the Legislative Yuan in Taiwan have drawn significant attention following an incident involving a red string held by spiritual advisor, Zheng Liwen (鄭麗文), during a hearing regarding proposed budget allocations. The string reportedly vibrated or shook during questioning of legislators, leading to varied interpretations ranging from spiritual meaning to skepticism.
The Incident and Initial Reactions
On February 16, 2026, Zheng Liwen was present during a session of the Legislative Yuan’s budget review committee. She was invited by Kuomintang (KMT) Legislator Chen Pei-yu (陳培瑜) to offer spiritual guidance. While holding a red string, intended to symbolize protection and positive energy, the string appeared to shake noticeably during questioning directed towards Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislators. [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE1VU0Vnc2FKSkFISEdRNzhKN00tRHREYmFDcFBTS2RwaU9EWjJiSVVLRmNUYzJXRG1yUlVaaG5MNnZMRlRIdGNJZUc2RjVjQkJzdDVjWEV3Y0Rmb3c?oc=5](Newtalk News)
Former President and KMT figure,Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九),interpreted the string’s movement as a sign of spiritual resonance,suggesting it indicated a positive response to efforts promoting good deeds. [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxNVG5LMUFZek9aTXFJM192bGFRN3pBMDlkWHJkdGdKMVQ4QWxPcTFxUTZPOThmMk9vMHVpUGlDcWo3MnIzUEJBNkc5T19fZW5aeVdjYjlRQTRMTWVJeVVWNDF4bjQ2RlNsNWNyb081aU4zTU55a3Jjc2lMYVZuVWtQYw?oc=5](Yahoo News) He stated that engaging in benevolent acts is the best clarification for such phenomena.
Skepticism and Alternative Explanations
The incident has been met with considerable skepticism. Some observers suggest the movement could be attributed to natural factors such as air currents, vibrations from the building, or even subtle movements by Zheng Liwen herself.[https://newsgooglecom/rss/articles/CBMiTkFVX3lxTFBUSnJpRG1fbFNxMnhsNTZGS09XcG96MEVyZmhibHd3TlYwZFRZMjZKbmxYSDJEWHdsMGcxYWttTE83cnR0ZlB5T1MtaUJvZ9IB[https://newsgooglecom/rss/articles/CBMiTkFVX3lxTFBUSnJpRG1fbFNxMnhsNTZGS09XcG96MEVyZmhibHd3TlYwZFRZMjZKbmxYSDJEWHdsMGcxYWttTE83cnR0ZlB5T1MtaUJvZ9IB[https://newsgooglecom/rss/articles/CBMiTkFVX3lxTFBUSnJpRG1fbFNxMnhsNTZGS09XcG96MEVyZmhibHd3TlYwZFRZMjZKbmxYSDJEWHdsMGcxYWttTE83cnR0ZlB5T1MtaUJvZ9IB[https://newsgooglecom/rss/articles/CBMiTkFVX3lxTFBUSnJpRG1fbFNxMnhsNTZGS09XcG96MEVyZmhibHd3TlYwZFRZMjZKbmxYSDJEWHdsMGcxYWttTE83cnR0ZlB5T1MtaUJvZ9IB
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