Wu Xiong Suspected in Japanese National Treasure Vandalism Case; Sister Says She's Learning About It

Taiwanese celebrity Wu Xiong, whose real name is Tsai Yi-chen, is reportedly involved in a controversy in Japan after a 39-year-old Taiwanese woman with the same name and age was arrested at Kansai Airport. The woman is suspected of defacing a national treasure, the "Buddha's Foot Stone," at Yakushi-ji temple in Nara by splashing it with glycerol.

Japanese police apprehended the suspect on April 22 when she re-entered Japan. Investigations revealed that the arrested woman allegedly committed the act in April within the temple's Great Lecture Hall, causing damage to the artifact. She reportedly admitted to the act, stating she splashes oil on "things that move her" as a form of prayer.

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My sister Han-tsen saw the news and only then knew about it. We are still understanding the situation.

Given the striking coincidences in name, age, and self-proclaimed profession as a host, speculation has arisen that the arrested individual could be the well-known Taiwanese celebrity Wu Xiong. When contacted by reporters, Wu Xiong's agent did not respond, and the celebrity herself has not made a public statement.

Wu Xiong's elder sister, Tsai Han-tsen, also a public figure, indicated through her agent that she was unaware of the situation until she saw the news. Her representative stated that Tsai Han-tsen is currently trying to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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I splash oil on things that move me as a prayer.