Actor Jiang Renhou's new relationship sparks NT$11 million lawsuit controversy; girlfriend's depression relapse sparks prayer requests
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actor Jiang Renhou publicly acknowledged his relationship with his 24-year-old girlfriend, Tong Xin, sparking controversy.
- The relationship has resurfaced a NT$11 million debt lawsuit involving director Liao Renshuai's brother, Liao Renjie.
- Liao Renjie expressed concern for his girlfriend, Jiang Weishan, who is reportedly experiencing a relapse of depression due to the renewed attention on the lawsuit.
Taiwanese actor Jiang Renhou's recent public acknowledgment of his relationship with his girlfriend, Tong Xin, has ignited a firestorm of controversy. Tong Xin, who is 24 years younger than Jiang, claims an impressive background, including a high IQ, multiple master's and doctoral degrees from National Taiwan University, and extensive experience in the U.S. tech industry, where she reportedly owned five companies.
Weishan told me that she feels like her depression is coming back. I am very worried. Please pray for her.
However, the couple's romance has unexpectedly drawn attention to an approximately NT$11 million debt lawsuit. The case involves Liao Renjie, brother of director Liao Renshuai, and a Ms. Chen. Liao Renjie claims that he and his girlfriend, Jiang Weishan, lent Ms. Chen the money, which included over NT$5 million from Jiang's cancer treatment insurance payout. A promissory note was signed, but a dispute over repayment led to legal action, with the defendant claiming the note is invalid.
Amidst the ongoing public discussion, Liao Renjie took to Facebook not to discuss the lawsuit, but to express deep concern for his girlfriend, Jiang Weishan. He revealed that Jiang is currently working in China and that he is not by her side. The recent news has forced her to relive past traumas, and she has told him that her depression seems to be returning. Liao Renjie pleaded for prayers for her well-being, emphasizing that the emotional toll on her is far more significant than the public spectacle of the lawsuit.
Regarding the debt situation, we are also praying for the outcome to be in God's hands, completely submitting.
Liao Renjie previously commented on the timing of Jiang and Tong's relationship news, calling it "too coincidental" and attributing the unfolding events to divine intervention. He stated his commitment to his faith, which calls for loving others, and his reluctance to engage in harsh criticism. Now, with Jiang Weishan's emotional distress resurfacing, he is shifting the focus from the legal battle to his girlfriend's health, urging the public to send her peace instead of concentrating on the financial dispute.
But preventing the onset of depression is not something human will can control. But the last time Weishan had severe depression, I truly saw her healed through prayer, so I believe prayer gives her comfort. Please pray for Weishan.
Actor Ben Tsang also offered prayers on Liao Renjie's post, asking for divine healing for Jiang Weishan's heart and for her fears and despair to be removed. He expressed faith that the same power that could remove cancer cells could also bring about great things in her life, encouraging her to maintain faith and joy.
Dear Heavenly Father, we ask that You personally illuminate, cover, and heal Weishan's broken heart.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.