Chao Chien-ming presents divorce agreement, warns Chen Hsing-yu over potential 100 million NT dollar penalty

Former Taiwanese politician Chao Chien-ming returned to Taiwan late last night, presenting a divorce agreement to the media upon arrival at Kaohsiung International Airport. He declined to speak directly, instead handing over a document stating he could not comment and advising reporters to "look at Article 8." This action suggests Chen Hsing-yu, his ex-wife, may have breached a confidentiality clause in their divorce agreement, potentially incurring a penalty of 100 million New Taiwan dollars.

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I can't say anything, you all see Article 8 yourselves.

Lawyer Li Yi-chen expressed skepticism regarding Chao's move, questioning why Chen would reveal details of the divorce agreement. The "statement" Chao distributed to the media specified that both parties must keep private details of their personal lives and professional careers, as well as specifics of the agreement, confidential. Violation of this clause, leading to the infringement of privacy for either party or their relatives, would result in a punitive compensation of 100 million NT dollars.

Li Yi-chen pointed out that the exact wording of the confidentiality clause itself reveals details of the agreement. While acknowledging that personal life details might fall under such a clause, she questioned whether a physician's professional activities are inherently confidential, especially if they involve illegal medical practices that should be investigated. She also noted that comments made by Chen after the divorce, referring to a third party named Hsu Chien-chien, occurred after the divorce was finalized and thus might not be covered by the confidentiality agreement.

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The exact wording of this confidentiality clause, isn't that revealing the details of the agreement?

Li further questioned the necessity of keeping Chao's personal life private, asking, "Jimmy (referring to Chao), what is so good about your personal life that needs to be kept secret? Isn't it all out there on Facebook? It's all public."

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Jimmy, what is so good about your personal life that needs to be kept secret? Isn't it all out there on Facebook? It's all public.