Chen Hsing-yu and Chao Chien-ming Clash Over NT$23 Million Education Fund! Son Sends Message Defending Mother, Confirms 'Message Wasn't Written by AI'

The ongoing fallout between Chen Hsing-yu, daughter of former President Chen Shui-bian, and her ex-husband Chao Chien-ming has reignited, this time over a dispute concerning their three sons' education fund. Recently, the two have engaged in a public dispute regarding the fund. Chen Hsing-yu's son recently sent a message via LINE to his grandmother, explaining his mother's position. The message included specific details about Hsu Chien-chien's salary, luxury handbags, iPhones, and a down payment for a house. On the 25th, Chao Chien-ming responded to media inquiries by questioning, 'Do you really think a child would know so many detailed things?' In response, Chen Hsing-yu released screenshots of her conversation with her son, directly asking him whether the message was written using AI. Her son clearly replied, 'I wrote it.'

On the 25th, Chao Chien-ming made his first public appearance, addressing the marital controversy with Chen Hsing-yu (as shown in photo). After hearing his remarks, Chen Hsing-yu fired back. (Photo/ Central News Agency)

Son defends Chen Hsing-yu, hopes to reclaim education fund for three brothers

Chen Hsing-yu's son previously explained the dispute between his parents to his grandmother via LINE. He emphasized that his mother was not maliciously attacking his father, but was upset that Hsu Chien-chien, who already has a husband, continued to accept luxury bags and iPhones as gifts from Chao Chien-ming. The message also mentioned the down payment for a house. He stated that the three brothers lived very frugally while studying in the U.S., and he even completed his university degree in three years to save one year's tuition. He noted that the monthly living allowance he received from his father was even lower than Hsu Chien-chien's salary.

Regarding public concern over the education fund, Chen Hsing-yu's son defended his mother, stating that her true intention was to protect the education fund originally set aside for the three children's studies and prevent it from being used for other purposes. He hoped his grandmother would understand his mother's position and expressed his wish to reclaim the educational resources rightfully belonging to the three brothers, so they could complete their studies in peace. With the release of these messages, the marital dispute between the parents has further extended into issues involving their children and finances.

Chao Chien-ming questions, 'Would a child know so many details?' and emphasizes children's support

On the 25th, Chao Chien-ming offered a different account when questioned by the media. He stated that the vehicles used by his eldest and second sons in the U.S. were all purchased by him, and that all three children have supplementary credit cards under his name. He claimed he has never restricted their spending and even told them, 'Spend freely, no need to save.' Regarding how his son's message to his grandmother included details about the gifted phones and luxury bags, Chao Chien-ming questioned, 'Do you really think a child would know so many details?' He also asserted that all three sons still support him.

In response to Chao Chien-ming's skepticism, Chen Hsing-yu immediately released screenshots of her conversation with her son, directly asking whether the previous message to his grandmother was written using AI. Her son clearly responded, 'I wrote it.' He then added self-deprecatingly, 'My Chinese is bad,' emphasizing that the content was written by himself. The release of this mother-son exchange directly addressed public speculation about whether the message was ghostwritten or AI-generated. As for the education fund and the conflicting financial claims from both sides, the two parties remain at odds.