'Taiwanese Sister' Chen Chuyin abandons Taiwan citizenship, slams government; Director Wang Yi-hsin accuses her of 'fake maternal love' and flattering China

Taiwanese actress Chen Chuyin, known for her work as a stunt double and now a Chinese citizen, has ignited a firestorm of cross-strait debate with her recent remarks in Taiwan. Chen, who previously announced her renunciation of Taiwanese citizenship and health insurance, voiced strong criticism of the Taiwanese government, linking its policies to potential conflict.

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If it were me, I would fight with my life. Whoever sends my son to war, I will take his life.

During a recent event in Taiwan, Chen, a mother of three, expressed her deep concern about her children being sent to war. She declared, "If it were me, I would fight with my life. Whoever sends my son to war, I will take his life." Her comments were widely interpreted as a veiled criticism of Taiwan's stance towards China, suggesting that strained relations could lead to conflict.

These statements drew a sharp rebuke from prominent Taiwanese director Wang Yi-hsin. In a lengthy Facebook post, Wang accused Chen of hypocrisy and opportunism. He questioned why Chen directed her anger at Taiwan's defense efforts rather than at the Chinese Communist Party, which he identified as the aggressor. Wang argued that Chen was exploiting her "Taiwanese sister" persona and maternal concerns to curry favor with Beijing, a tactic he labeled as "fake maternal love" and "flattery."

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I detest the point that if your children (the two older ones, who are Republic of China citizens) go to war to defend Taiwan, you blame the invading Communist regime, so why blame the Taiwanese side that is defending itself?

Wang further elaborated that Chen, who married a Chinese national and obtained Chinese citizenship in 2022, should direct her criticisms towards the Chinese government if she genuinely feared war. He condemned her approach as a calculated move to gain political capital in China by leveraging her past identity and a mother's anxieties. The exchange has sparked a broader discussion among netizens about patriotism, personal choices, and the complexities of cross-strait relations.

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This is hypocrisy, using the guise of maternal love to flatter the Chinese authorities! It's nothing more than using her identity as a former Taiwanese to harvest united front benefits in China under the guise of 'loving children'! Survival is understandable, but this way of survival is disgusting!