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Taiwanese singer Chang Hsiu-ching discusses Sun An-tso's troubles and daughter's US career

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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Interview Named sources Context piece
  • Taiwanese singer Chang Hsiu-ching will hold a concert in Tainan next Saturday but regrets her daughter cannot attend.
  • She expressed shock upon hearing about Sun An-tso's recent legal troubles and revealed she has not contacted his mother, Di Ying, for some time.
  • Chang Hsiu-ching also discussed her close relationship with her daughter, who is pursuing a music career in the United States, and their daily video calls.

Taiwanese singer Chang Hsiu-ching is preparing for a concert in Tainan next Saturday, but feels regret that her 23-year-old daughter, Lin Li, cannot return from the United States to support her. Reflecting on the recent legal issues involving Sun An-tso, Chang revealed she has not been in contact with his mother, Di Ying, for a considerable period. She expressed concern for Di Ying, understanding the difficulties of raising a child, and wished for the public to give her friend space.

No matter what, he is her own child, carried for ten months. I can understand her feelings.

— Chang Hsiu-chingChang Hsiu-ching expressed empathy for Di Ying's situation regarding her son Sun An-tso's legal troubles.

Chang described her past close friendship with Di Ying, which lessened after she married and moved to Tainan over a decade ago. As a mother herself, Chang empathizes with Di Ying's current situation. Although she considered calling to offer support, she hesitated, unsure of what to say and worried it might cause further distress. "No matter what, he is her own child, carried for ten months. I can understand her feelings," Chang stated, hoping for public understanding.

I am very independent, can you stop worrying about me?

— Lin LiChang Hsiu-ching's daughter, Lin Li, expressed her desire for independence.

Despite the geographical distance, Chang maintains a close bond with her daughter Lin Li, who is pursuing a music career in the United States. Chang shared that Lin Li is independent and often asks her mother not to worry. While they sometimes have differing views, their conversations are often amusing. Lin Li has told her mother, "I am very independent, can you stop worrying about me?" Nevertheless, Chang remains concerned for her daughter's safety. She proactively sends potential scam messages to Lin Li, though her daughter sometimes dismisses them. Chang insists, "I just want to send them."

Don't worry, I will definitely call you every day.

— Lin LiLin Li reassured her mother, Chang Hsiu-ching, that she would maintain daily contact.

To ensure her daughter's well-being, Chang requires Lin Li to video call daily to report she is safe. Lin Li understands her mother's concerns and promises to call every day, reassuring her, "Don't worry, I will definitely call you every day." In addition to regular video calls, Lin Li frequently sends photos to ease her mother's worries.

I just want to send them.

— Chang Hsiu-chingChang Hsiu-ching explained her persistence in sending potential scam messages to her daughter.
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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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