Chen Hsing-yu divorce and clinic dispute

Chen Hsing-yu, daughter of former President Chen Shui-bian, has drawn public attention following a dispute with her ex-husband, orthopedic surgeon Chao Chien-ming. The controversy began with a one-star Google Maps review posted at Chao’s clinic, which contained allegations regarding his medical professionalism and personal conduct. While the review was removed from the platform, it sparked discussions regarding Google’s review policies, specifically how business owners can report reviews for violations such as personal attacks or non-consumer-related content.

Chen has since confirmed her divorce and provided details regarding financial complications arising from the separation. She revealed that she had gifted a clinic property valued at approximately 60 million TWD to Chao during their marriage, but remains responsible for the 60 million TWD mortgage. This situation has prompted legal and public discourse in Taiwan concerning the division of assets and the implications of gifting property to a spouse under the Civil Code.

Newer developments have focused on leaked conversations involving a nurse at the clinic. These messages suggest a rental arrangement where the nurse paid 10,000 TWD in monthly rent and 6,000 TWD in management fees for a property while assisting with clinic maintenance. Legal experts have questioned whether these terms constitute special treatment or if the use of the clinic’s official LINE account to handle private disputes was appropriate.

Regarding the divorce, which was officially registered on July 24, 2025, public scrutiny has shifted toward Chao’s personal conduct. Reports indicate that while Chen had expressed a desire for a family trip to Iceland, Chao instead traveled to Hokkaido—the site of their original honeymoon—with a nurse. Additionally, Chao was recently spotted at Taoyuan Airport, where rumors regarding his travel companions were clarified by a friend stating he was traveling with a male companion to avoid media attention.