Friend of Chao Chien-ming publishes divorce agreement clause in dispute with Chen Hsing-yu
A messy public feud between the ex-wife and ex-husband of Taiwan's most famous political family is spilling onto social media, and it is bad news for the reputation of former president Chen Shui-bian's family.
- A man calling himself "Dr. Wang," who says he is a friend of Chao Chien-ming, posted what he calls proof from the divorce agreement between Chao and Chen Hsing-yu, daughter of former president Chen Shui-bian.
- The key clause bars both sides from exposing, criticizing, or smearing each other, with a penalty of up to NT$100 million for breaking it.
- Chao returned from Vietnam late at night and told reporters to read that clause themselves, suggesting his silence is about avoiding the fine, not hiding anything.
- Dr. Wang accused Chen Hsing-yu of breaking the deal with her recent public comments, and jabbed that he would rather see the other clauses — asking if they contain a "treasure map" to the missing NT$700 million tied to the old Chen family corruption scandal.
Outlook: With both sides now trading jabs in public, expect more leaks from the divorce agreement and renewed attention on the Chen family's unresolved money scandals.