Small moments across the Strait forge lasting bonds

About a month ago, a video of me went viral online. Here is what happened: on Nov 28, table tennis legend Ma Long and a delegation organized by the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation visited my school, Chengchi University in Taiwan.

The campus buzzed with excitement as throngs of students gathered to catch a glimpse of the Olympic champion, and I was among them. As Ma Long arrived, I couldn't help but shout, "My mom says you're so handsome!"

That moment was captured on video and soon spread across social media in both Taiwan and the Chinese mainland.

When I first saw the video trending, I felt a mix of surprise and joy. It wasn't just about being noticed — it was the thought that my lighthearted comment resonated with so many people.