SHOCKING VIDEO: Temple official vomits on Taiwan President Lai Ching-te during public event | World News
Viral videos: The unusual incident, which occurred during a public religious event in Taiwan, attracted widespread attention after a video showing a temple official vomiting near President Lai Ching-te surfaced online.
The President of Taiwan’s State Shrine reportedly fell ill during the event and vomited near the president. The unexpected moment was captured on video and spread quickly on social media platforms.
Following the incident, the temple head apologized for the inconvenience. He explained that many of his relatives had recently been infected with the virus and that he, too, had fallen ill. According to a post on social media, he stated that vomiting was inevitable at that moment and expressed his regret to the participants and organizers.
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This occurred during the traditional event, where the president distributed ‘lucky bags’ containing snacks and other items to people. pic.twitter.com/96q55FHjDp—RT (RT_com) February 18, 2026
Social media reactions
The video sparked mixed reactions online. One user wrote, “Poor guy needs Jesus. And Taiwan’s president needs to stop spending time in temples.”
“I’m sure they’ll blame China,” another user wrote.
However, some users praised Chairman Lai’s response. A third comment said: “President Lai took care of him immediately. He is a kind gentleman and a good doctor. I hope the man who vomited gets better soon.”
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President Lai Ching-te
President Lai Ching-te is the current President of Taiwan and worked as a medical doctor before entering politics. He is often seen maintaining a calm presence in public. During the last temple event, a temple head suddenly vomited next to her. Instead of immediately walking away, the president checked on the official, according to the viral social media post.
