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Four Years After Ai Cheng's Death, Wang Tong Reveals 'I Once Wanted to Go With Him,' Thanks to Her Friend

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Singer Wang Tong performed at a charity event in memory of her late husband, Ai Cheng, who passed away four years ago.
  • She shared emotional reflections, stating she once considered following him in death but found strength through a friend.
  • The event also featured other artists and aimed to raise funds for abused children.

Singer Wang Tong, alongside artists like Chang Yun-ching and Ban Tie-hsiang, gathered for an annual charity concert hosted by the "Taiwan Love and Hope International Care Association" in Taipei. The event, dedicated to raising funds for abused children, saw Wang Tong deliver a particularly moving performance.

Today I stand here singing, carrying his strength, and continuing the public welfare road he hadn't finished, becoming a support for these children.

— Wang TongExpressing her commitment to continuing her late husband's charitable work.

On the eve of the fourth anniversary of her husband Ai Cheng's passing, Wang Tong performed the hit song "Moonlight in the City." With tears in her eyes, she dedicated the song to Ai Cheng and her friend Fu Zi-chun, expressing her commitment to continuing his charitable work. "Today I stand here singing, carrying his strength, and continuing the public welfare road he hadn't finished, becoming a support for these children," she stated.

Wang Tong also spoke candidly about her struggles after Ai Cheng's death. She credited singer Chang Yun-ching with providing crucial support during her darkest times. "I am grateful that I met her at the most difficult time. She gave me many life revelations, otherwise, I would have wanted to go with Ai Cheng then," Wang Tong confessed, revealing the depth of her despair.

I am grateful that I met her at the most difficult time. She gave me many life revelations, otherwise, I would have wanted to go with Ai Cheng then.

— Wang TongDescribing the profound impact her friend Chang Yun-ching had on her life after her husband's death.

Chang Yun-ching reciprocated the sentiment, calling Wang Tong her benefactor. "Wang Tong and Ai Cheng gave me hope and strength when I was at my lowest," she said. The event also highlighted the challenges faced by other performers, including Ban Tie-hsiang, who appeared in a wheelchair due to a leg injury sustained two months prior, and singer Meng Ching-er, who is preparing to release a new album and picture book.

Wang Tong is my benefactor. Wang Tong and Ai Cheng gave me hope and strength when I was at my lowest.

— Chang Yun-chingReciprocating the gratitude towards Wang Tong and her late husband.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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