Zhao Jianming Spotted at Airport Heading to Vietnam After Divorce Revelation
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Summary
Former Taiwanese first son-in-law Zhao Jianming was photographed at Kaohsiung International Airport on Monday morning (March 17), preparing to board a flight to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This marked his first public appearance since his ex-wife Chen Hsing-yu, daughter of former Taiwan president Chen Shui-bian, detonated a series of bombshell revelations online last week, including their divorce and accusations regarding a 60 million NTD (approximately 14.76 million HKD) mortgage and his alleged romantic involvement with a college student. Zhao wore a face mask and appeared visibly tense, declining to respond to shouted questions from journalists as he hurried through the departure gate area .
Key Points
- Zhao Jianming arrived at Kaohsiung International Airport around 5:00 AM on March 17, accompanied by three to four male friends
- He checked in at the Vietnam Airlines counter for a 7:30 AM flight bound for Ho Chi Minh City, wearing a face mask with a grim expression
- Chen Hsing-yu publicly disclosed their divorce online last week and revealed a 60 million NTD mortgage on their property
- She also alleged that Zhao had been involved with a college student and sarcastically noted he traveled with a former prisonmate, stating they "became so close in prison, closer than a wife"
- Zhao previously served time for insider trading related to Taiwan Land Development Corp and was released on parole in 2023
Why It Matters
The situation underscores how personal scandals involving politically exposed families continue to dominate Taiwan's media landscape and public discourse. Chen Hsing-yu's willingness to air private grievances publicly, including financial details and allegations about her ex-husband's conduct, reflects the deep acrimony in their relationship. The incident also raises questions about the oversight of individuals released on parole and their ability to travel internationally freely .
The situation underscores how personal scandals involving politically exposed families continue to dominate Taiwan's media landscape and public discourse. Chen Hsing-yu's willingness to air private grievances publicly, including financial details and allegations about her ex-husband's conduct, reflects the deep acrimony in their relationship. The incident also raises questions about the oversight of individuals released on parole and their ability to travel internationally freely .