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Shen Po-yang Accidentally Calls 'Ma Yu Yuan' During Speech; Ma Yu-wen Shares Sweet '520' Message with Li Cheng-hao

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • During a political event, Democratic Party candidate for Taipei City Councilor, Ma Yu-wen, was humorously misnamed "Ma Yu Yuan" by fellow candidate Shen Po-yang.
  • The incident, captured on video and shared on social media, sparked lively online discussion and a new nickname for Ma.
  • Ma Yu-wen later shared a photo with her boyfriend, TV host Li Cheng-hao, on "520" (May 20th), a day associated with expressing love, playfully referencing her new nickname.

A lighthearted moment during a recent political rally in Taipei has captured public attention, thanks to a slip of the tongue by Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Shen Po-yang. While introducing fellow candidate Ma Yu-wen, who is running for Taipei City Councilor, Shen mistakenly referred to her as "Ma Yu Yuan." This amusing gaffe, quickly disseminated across social media platforms, generated considerable buzz and even a new, affectionate nickname for Ma.

The incident occurred during a joint appearance where Shen Po-yang, a candidate for New Taipei City Mayor, and Ma Yu-wen, a former news anchor now seeking a council seat in Taipei, were campaigning together. The video clip of Shen's mispronunciation quickly went viral, prompting a good-natured response from Ma herself. She took to social media, acknowledging the new moniker with a touch of humor, stating, "I heard I got a new nickname today!"

I heard I got a new nickname today!

· Ma Yu-wenHer lighthearted reaction on social media to being misnamed by Shen Po-yang.

Adding a touch of personal flair to the political narrative, Ma Yu-wen chose "520" – a date widely recognized in Chinese-speaking regions as a day for expressing love due to its phonetic similarity to "I love you" – to share a sweet photo with her boyfriend, Li Cheng-hao. Li, a host on the TV program "New Taiwanese Online," was featured alongside Ma in a picture taken last October. Ma playfully captioned the image, referencing her "Ma Yu Yuan" nickname and hinting at a desire for marriage, suggesting she's ready to become "Mrs. Li."

This blend of political campaigning and personal life, punctuated by a humorous on-stage moment, highlights a more relatable and human side of Taiwanese politics. While candidates engage in serious policy discussions, such relatable incidents can often resonate with voters, creating memorable moments that transcend typical political discourse. The "Ma Yu Yuan" episode, in particular, serves as a reminder that even in the competitive world of elections, a bit of levity can go a long way in capturing public imagination.

Last October's Yu Yuan and Zuo, celebrating the occasion.

· Ma Yu-wenPlayfully referencing her nickname in a social media post with her boyfriend on May 20th.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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