preface
Under the bright spotlight, she was once a CCTV celebrity in the spotlight. With both beauty and talent, she should have had a fairytale marriage. However, when she married far away from the United States and married a wealthy doctor, her fate took a dramatic turn.
What is it that has brought this former TV celebrity to such a detached place? Why did her dream of United States become a nightmare? Let's uncover the truth behind this transnational marriage together.
Become a CCTV host with hard work
In the High Court for the Northern District of Lancaster, California, United States, a thin Chinese woman pleaded with a judge with tearful eyes: "I need food!" I need food! This woman is Cao Qing, the once beautiful CCTV host.
She accused her Chinese-American husband of abusing her, giving her only expired food and limiting her to one pack of sanitary napkins a year. This astonishing marital dispute quickly caused an uproar in China and the United States, and people couldn't help but ask: How did this former TV celebrity fall to such a state?
To understand Cao Qing's story, we have to go back more than 20 years. Cao Qing, who was born in 1978, has had a longing for the hosting career since she was a child. In order to realize her dream, she has made unimaginable efforts.
When she was studying, she was affectionately called "Sister Furong" by her classmates because of her unique image and persistent personality. At that time, Cao Qing was not small, with a big black face, often wearing red thin jeans, and she was a "sister in red".
However, the road to becoming a host has not been easy. Cao Qing fought for 13 years in order to be admitted to the TV Academy. During this period, she entered the postgraduate re-examination three times, but she missed her dream.
But she never gave up, and finally got her wish in 2000 and entered CCTV. Since then, Cao Qing's career has begun to flourish, and has hosted well-known columns such as "Focus on Three Farmers".
Behind the seemingly glamorous, what kind of circumstances made Cao Qing make the decision that changed her life? What is the reason why this once tenacious girl finally cried silently in a foreign country?
A grand wedding
After the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Cao Qing's life ushered in an important turning point. By chance, she met Tu Zhongheng, a Chinese-American doctor. The man is a general practitioner in United States, has a property in both places in United States, and also has a car, which is also a rich man.
For Cao Qing, after in-depth understanding, Tu Zhongheng seems to be the perfect partner given to her by God. Not only was he financially strong, but he also offered her the opportunity to move to the United States.
Perhaps carried away by the temptation of material life, or perhaps anxious about her growing age, Cao Qing finally decided to give up her hard-won career at CCTV and marry this "United States dream" that she had never met.
On August 2, 2015, the wedding of Cao Qing and Tu Zhongheng was held in Beijing, which can be called the "wedding of the century" that year. The wedding scene was star-studded and celebrity-studded.
The officiant was the famous host Hou Yaohua, the Chinese witness invited former Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing, and the US witness was Ren Jianhao, the spokesman of the Bush Sr. family and president of the Sino-US General Chamber of Commerce. The bridesmaid lineup is equally luxurious, including well-known artists such as Gongmi and Fei'er.
At the wedding, not only real stars such as Gao Min, Zhu Shimao and others sent blessings through the VCR, but also arranged imitation performances of celebrities such as Jay Chou and Michael · Jackson, which can be described as painstaking.
The luxury of this wedding and the star lineup not only show the social status of the couple, but also a concentrated display of Cao Qing's connections accumulated in the media circle over the years.
However, is there any secret hidden behind this seemingly perfect wedding? Why is Cao Qing so desperate to change the trajectory of her life through marriage? Will this sensational wedding really bring her a happy future?
Life in United States: From Dreams to Nightmares
With a longing for a better life, Cao Qing set foot on the land of United States. When she first arrived in the United States, her eyes were full of expectations for the future: mansions, famous cars, luxury goods, and her distinguished status as a doctor's wife. However, reality soon hit her in the face.
Cao Qing found that in this strange country, she had almost nothing but a temporary green card. No ID, no car, no bank account, not even the keys to the house can be used at will. Her life is tightly controlled, like a canary in captivity.
What's even more incredible is that Cao Qing's daily life is so difficult. The refrigerator is often empty, and occasionally the food is mostly expired.
She was limited to water and electricity, and the indoor temperature was as high as 89 degrees in the summer and 61 degrees in the winter. The most jaw-dropping thing is that she can only use one pack of sanitary napkins worth $1 a year.
Such a life is far from the "United States dream" imagined by Cao Qing. As time went on, the conflict between the husband and wife intensified. Cao Qing found out that her husband had concealed the fact of infertility, which was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for her who longed to become a mother. And Tu Zhongheng accused Cao Qing of being lazy and unwilling to take care of housework.
In the end, the former "golden boy and girl" faced off in court. In court, with tears streaming down her face, Cao Qing complained about her husband's abuse and pleaded with the judge for help. Tu Zhongheng calmly retorted, saying that Cao Qing was slandering him and destroying his reputation.
In the face of such a dramatic reversal, we can't help but ask: what caused this marriage to fall from heaven to hell so quickly? In a foreign country, does Cao Qing still have a chance to turn over? And what kind of warning will this sensational marital dispute bring to transnational marriages?
The original article was published in the overseas network 2017-08-29 "About "CCTV host was abused for marrying the United States, a pack of sanitary napkins let her use for a year"
There are many voices of public opinion on the Internet
Cao Qing's encounter sparked a heated discussion on the Internet, and public opinion was instantly divided into two factions. Sympathizers are heartbroken by what happened to her, believing that she was a victim of a transnational marriage and suffered inhuman abuse.
They called on society to pay attention to the vulnerable groups in transnational marriages, especially those who gave up their careers to marry in other countries. However, doubts are also endless. Some people pointed out that there were many doubts about the information on Cao Qing's Baidu Encyclopedia, and suspected that she was suspected of exaggerating the facts.
What's more, she thinks that she swallowed her anger for the sake of her green card and deserved to end up like this. When Cao Qing posted on social media that she would rather be a dog abroad than a pariah in China, it sparked public outrage.
This storm of public opinion is not only about Cao Qing personally, but also has triggered people's in-depth thinking about transnational marriage. Cultural differences became one of the focal points of the discussion.
As an intellectual woman under the influence of traditional Chinese culture, Cao Qing may find it difficult to adapt to the lifestyle and values of United States society. And Tu Zhongheng, as a Chinese American who has lived in the United States for many years, may not fully understand the expectations and needs of his Chinese wife.
This case also makes people realize the importance of protecting their rights and interests in transnational marriages. Many people have begun to discuss how to protect their legal rights and interests in a foreign country, how to fully investigate and prepare before marriage, and how to seek legal assistance when encountering problems.
Cao Qing's story is like a mirror, reflecting the problems in transnational marriages. It makes us wonder: are we ignoring the potential risks in our pursuit of love and a better life?
In the face of cultural differences, how do we balance personal demands with social expectations? And for those who are already in trouble, how can society lend a helping hand?
The original article was published in Family Business Magazine 2017-08-28 "About the Abuse Case of the Former CCTV Female Anchor: The Wife Was Admitted to the Guangzhou Hospital for 13 Years, and the Chinese Husband Was Called Rotten by the Patient"
epilogue
Cao Qing's case is still ongoing, and her future is uncertain. No matter what the outcome is, what happened to this former CCTV celebrity has sounded the alarm for us.
Transnational marriage is like an adventure, with beautiful visions and hidden risks. It tests everyone's wisdom and courage, and it also challenges our understanding of love, culture, and life. Cao Qing's story may become a mirror for many people.
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