Aside from alleged cases of trumped up domestic abuse, there are also examples of happy transnational marriages, as demonstrated by the marriages of foreign brides Hu Yufeng (胡玉鳳) and Lee Cuiheng (李翠姮).
Born in rural Vietnam, Lee was introduced to Chang Tan-ching (張淡清) in 2003. When she first married Chang, he was working in a sand and gravel depot, which was dangerous work with long hours. The couple had to also share the agricultural work at home, which made their lives hard and work-oriented.
According to Chang, Lee was very sweet and understanding, staying by his side no matter what. After Chang quit his work at the depot, the two began to concentrate on planting Sanhsin scallions (三星蔥). At first the couple met with failure because they didn’t know enough about how to plant the crop, but after refining the technique and some research, the couple has been rewarded with a gradual increase in yield.
“I really have to thank her,” Chang said with a smile.
Mastering the differences between language and culture, Lee has not only broken through the barrier and fully integrated into the Chang family life, the Changs are very satisfied with their daughter-in-law.
After successfully acquiring her residence permit last year, the Changs expect that she will be able to get her Republic of China (ROC) ID card before long, and Lee’s actions and speech certainly couldn’t hide the joy she feels at the prospect.
Hu also came from Vietnam.
Married 15 years ago to her husband, surnamed Lee (李), who has a physical disability, Hu began helping her husband the day she got married.
Helping him move merchandise and talk to customers, she -managed the household finances in surroundings that were completely alien to her, and also learned how to carve stamps. Her success has taken some of Lee’s neighbors and family by surprise.
Having acquired her ROC ID card in 2001, Hu has not only not left her husband, but has also exerted herself to learn Chinese. She successfully passed her -elementary-school education exam, and is currently studying on her own course materials offered by National Open University.
“I try to teach the children, through action and words, that new immigrants have their own future,” Hu said.
Hu’s hard-working and exemplary behavior have earned her the “Extraordinary Female” prize from the Taitung Women’s Association, as well as the first exemplary foreign spouse family award from the Taitung County Family Birth and Education Center.
Translated by Jake Chung, Staff Writer
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