Chen Hsing-yu Ends 25-Year Marriage: Signs of Zhao Chien-ming's Infidelity? She Reflects on First Family Turmoil: 'The First Son-in-Law Loved Interacting with Female Reporters'

Chen Hsing-yu, eldest daughter of former President Chen Shui-bian, turned 50 yesterday on the 12th. On her birthday, she posted a one-star negative review on the Google page of the orthopedic clinic run by her 'ex-husband' Zhao Chien-ming, publicly accusing him—under the identity of 'ex-wife'—of being 'heartless and ungrateful' toward her and their three sons. She further suggested Zhao may have had a romantic relationship with a nurse at the clinic. Her brother and legislator, Chen Chih-chung, posted content that seemed to indirectly confirm his sister and brother-in-law had ended their marriage. In response, media personality Chien Yi-chun revealed on Facebook today (the 13th) that the 'First Son-in-Law' had long shown a preference for interacting with beautiful female reporters.

Did Zhao Chien-ming have a history? The 'Prince' and 'Princess' in the media spotlight

As the 'First Princess,' Chen Hsing-yu frequently made headlines. In February 2009, while taking a dental licensing exam in New York, she suffered an emotional breakdown from prolonged media surveillance and shouted at reporters on the street, asking why they followed her every day—a moment that sparked widespread discussion. Chien Yi-chun referenced past news reports, recalling how the 'First Son-in-Law,' Zhao Chien-ming, was once a prime media target. Unlike the 'First Princess,' he was notably fond of media interaction, especially with attractive female reporters. 'Wishing the former First Princess well—her bold and outspoken nature remains unchanged,' she wrote.

When was the First Family wedding held?

Looking back at the start of their marriage, Chen Hsing-yu and Zhao Chien-ming married in 2001, shortly after Chen Shui-bian assumed the presidency. At the time, Chen Hsing-yu was 25 and already a licensed dentist. Zhao Chien-ming was an orthopedic surgeon at National Taiwan University Hospital. The couple held their engagement ceremony in July 2001 at the presidential residence, drawing nearly 100 reporters outside to cover the 'First Family’s' wedding. On September 27, 2001, they held their wedding banquet at the Chateau de Chine Hotel in Taipei. Their marriage took a sharp downturn in 2006 when Zhao was implicated in the Taiwan Land Development Company (Taiwan Kaitak) scandal, with suspicions of fleeing or tampering with evidence. The following year, Chen Hsing-yu emotionally broke down in front of the media, publicly berating her father-in-law, Zhao Yu-chih. Afterward, Chen Hsing-yu gradually stepped away from the political spotlight and returned to her dental profession.

What did Chen Hsing-yu write in the Google review?

Chen Hsing-yu and Zhao Chien-ming have three sons and had maintained their marriage for many years—until August 12, 2026, Chen Hsing-yu’s 50th birthday, when she suddenly posted a public negative review on Zhao’s clinic page, identifying herself as his 'ex-wife.' Reflecting on the incident, Chen revealed that she was dissatisfied with Zhao’s handling of their second son’s fracture from basketball and their youngest son’s chronic wrist pain. She also shared that she had suffered from a shoulder tendon injury for years, receiving steroid and hyaluronic acid treatments from Zhao, but later sought treatment at another clinic. She claimed that the nurse allegedly involved with Zhao had come to her dental clinic to cause a scene, criticizing Zhao for 'choosing to remain estranged from his three sons rather than ending entanglements with women.' After the incident went viral, Zhao responded today on the clinic’s Google review section, stating that Chen’s claims were 'completely untrue.'

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