Chen Hsing-yu's Mentor Urged Her to 'Be Good to Patients'; Previously Supported Her Amid Controversy
Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Chen Hsing-yu's former mentor, Chang Hsin-fu, urged her to 'be good to patients.'
- Chang Hsin-fu, a retired professor from National Taiwan University's Graduate Institute of Dentistry, supported Chen Hsing-yu during past controversies.
- Chen Hsing-yu, daughter of former President Chen Shui-bian, recently reappeared in the media discussing her situation with her ex-husband.
Chang Hsin-fu, a retired professor from National Taiwan University's Graduate Institute of Dentistry and a former mentor to Chen Hsing-yu, consistently advised her to "be good to patients" and maintain a cheerful demeanor. Chen Hsing-yu, the daughter of former President Chen Shui-bian, recently garnered media attention after discussing her circumstances with her ex-husband on Google Maps.
During the opening of Chen Hsing-yu's dental clinic, Formosa, in 2016, she expressed gratitude for the guidance she received from her mentors, including Chang Hsin-fu, which helped her build a solid foundation in dentistry and adopt new techniques. She recalled Chang's persistent reminders to treat patients well and smile warmly, advice she has always kept in mind.
Remember to be good to patients, and smile warmly at them.
Chang Hsin-fu, who later opened a practice in Taichung after leaving National Taiwan University, received a congratulatory visit from Chen Hsing-yu and her classmates. He described Chen Hsing-yu as quiet in her youth but noted increased contact after she opened her clinic. He publicly supported her during past media controversies, writing an opinion piece in the Liberty Times defending her against rumors and stating that Chen Hsing-yu and her ex-husband, Chao Chien-ming, had endured significant unfair accusations.
Chen Hsing-yu and Chao Chien-ming have endured many unfair accusations over the years.
Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.