Reporter Gao Yifan / Taipei Report
▲ Tsai Ing-wen hopes that Su Zhenchang will recover soon and rush to Taiwan. (Photo / Recovered from direct command center)
Executive President Su Zhenchang was diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia earlier today (18). Presidential Office spokesman Zhang Dunhan said today that President Tsai Ing-wen and Su Zhenchang had spoken on the phone earlier. In addition to the president’s concern for the president’s physical condition, the president also hoped the president would rest for a while. Take care of the country, he wishes the dean a speedy recovery and continues to run towards Taiwan.
Luo Bingcheng, a spokesman for the Executive Yuan, said earlier that after Su Zhenchang returned to the office following the general legislative Yuan investigation in the morning, he felt a little uncomfortable and was quickly screened. . He said that under current epidemic prevention regulations, people diagnosed with the virus must be quarantined at home for at least 7 days, so this afternoon, Su will ask for a leave of the Legislative Yuan. As for government related affairs, he will continue to contact him via video or online communication.
Zhang Dunhan said Tsai Ing-wen and Su Zhenchang had talked on the phone earlier and the president hoped that Su would rest for a while, recover quickly and continue to support Taiwan. He said that during the President’s quarantine period, the President will continue to maintain close contact with the President via telephone or video to ensure the smooth running of various national affairs.
As for other media concerned about Tsai Ing-wen’s health, Zhang Dunhan said the last time the president met the president was at the Central Epidemic Command Center last Saturday. He said the president is in good health and the medical team will be keeping an eye on the president’s health, so please rest assured.