Finance Anchor Chiu Tzu-ling Departs Sanlih TV After Decade, Cites Divine Guidance
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Taiwanese finance anchor Chiu Tzu-ling announced her departure from Sanlih TV after a decade of service.
- Chiu cited spiritual guidance from two deities in Tainan as a catalyst for her career transition.
- She expressed gratitude for her experiences at Sanlih, highlighting her growth from reporter to various hosting roles.
Taiwanese finance anchor Chiu Tzu-ling announced her departure from Sanlih TV on August 16, marking the end of a decade-long tenure. She humorously referred to her departure as a "glorious graduation."
This day has finally come. After a full ten years at Sanlih, finance anchor Chiu Tzu-ling graduates with honors.
Chiu, who playfully calls herself "Earthbound Ling," reflected on her ten years at Sanlih, describing the station as a rich source of nourishment for her career. Her journey included roles as a frontline reporter, an outdoor travel host, and a presenter for lottery drawings and real estate features. She even made guest appearances on the show "Treasure Island Big Reveal."
She recalled her four years of outdoor reporting as her happiest time at Sanlih, during which she witnessed the vitality of Taiwan's land and the warmth of its people. A producer's suggestion to "report on awards" led her to undertake an in-depth report on the cultural and creative industries, which earned her a journalism award and reinforced her belief in limitless possibilities.
How many golden decades can one have in a lifetime? Looking back on this period, Sanlih has given me such abundant nourishment.
Chiu admitted that leaving behind her "reporter's armor" after fifteen years was difficult. She revealed that last year, during a visit to Tainan, two deities independently advised her to transition her career. This spiritual guidance prompted her decision to leave her comfort zone and pursue a new path with "desperate courage," hoping to forge a new success.
Every time was a challenge, but I overcame each one. Those days spent rolling in the mud have made me who I am today.
She is now embarking on a new career track, seeking to make her mark in a different field.
That was my happiest time at Sanlih.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.