Chen Yi-yuan

Profile

Chen Yi-yuan is the spouse of Lai Jui-lung, a member of the Legislative Yuan of the Republic of China. The couple met while Lai was serving as a congressional assistant. She has long supported Lai’s political career behind the scenes, and was frequently praised by him as “the most important support for my political work.”

Controversies over Son’s Bullying and Abuse of Privilege

In December 2025, Chen became the target of intense public criticism following a severe school bullying incident involving her son in Kaohsiung:

• Allegations of Spoiling and Neglect: Her eight-year-old son, a second-grader, was accused of chronically abusing and assaulting classmates. In one shocking incident, he chased a female classmate into a restroom and blockaded her for 12 minutes while threatening her. Critics argued that Chen, as a mother, failed to discipline her child, indulging his aggressive behavior at school.
• Arrogance at School Mediation: The victim’s parents publicly accused Chen of behaving with extreme arrogance and coldness during a school mediation meeting. Rather than showing remorse or apologizing sincerely, Chen allegedly displayed the entitlement of a political elite, attempting to use her husband’s legislative status to suppress the victim’s family and force them to drop the matter.
• Backlash over Elitist Harassment: Chen’s behavior during the mediation deeply offended the victim’s parents, prompting them to leak the details to the media. The incident sparked widespread public outrage in the Republic of China, with critics citing it as a classic case of political elites bullying ordinary citizens.