Changpeng Zhao's Wife Wei Qing Yang's Letter: The Family Story Behind 25 Years of Marriage

In the life of Binance founder Zhao Changpeng, there is an important figure who has rarely received public attention—his ex-wife, Yang Weiqing. Recently, a letter she submitted to the court has revealed a different story from what the outside world imagines, recounting 25 years of marriage. This letter is not only a reflection on the past but also a profound description of a husband and father.

From Meeting to Marriage—A Self-Made Entrepreneur

They met in 1999 and married in 2003. During the quarter-century of knowing Zhao Changpeng, Yang Weiqing saw him as someone with an extremely strong sense of responsibility toward his family. Compared to many entrepreneurs’ stories, what makes Zhao Changpeng particularly remarkable is that he is a true self-made man. Without family assets or inheritance, everything started from zero.

In the early days of his entrepreneurship, Zhao Changpeng did not have an easy path. He experienced multiple failures, but it was during these most difficult times that he chose to shoulder all household expenses. As a full-time housewife, Yang Weiqing witnessed how an entrepreneur balances failure and perseverance—regardless of business setbacks, he did his best to cover the costs of international schools for their children and daily household expenses. Notably, he never owed any debts to investors; after each failure, he worked hard to pay off all debts himself.

The Toughest Moments: An Entrepreneur’s Perseverance

Many only see the glamour after Zhao Changpeng’s success at Binance, but they are unaware of how many days he was underestimated before that. In her letter, Yang Weiqing emphasizes her husband’s performance during the hardest times—these moments reveal a person’s true character.

She recalls that even during those failed days, Zhao Changpeng still worked tirelessly every day. After returning home, he personally took part in raising their children—changing diapers, feeding, and accompanying them on trips. These details may seem trivial to many, but they embody his sense of responsibility as a father. He values his children’s education, respects his wife’s choices, and maintains a middle-class standard of living through his actions.

After Binance’s Founding: Balancing Career and Family

In 2017, Binance was established. With this came increasingly busy work for Zhao Changpeng. At that time, their children were teenagers, and he faced a new challenge—how to balance expanding his global business with family responsibilities.

Interestingly, Yang Weiqing mentions in her letter that, despite the geographical distance—at that time they lived in Tokyo, Japan—Zhao Changpeng still made every effort to stay close with his children. He responded promptly to their issues at school and supported them. This is not a story of an absent father, but of someone trying to maintain family connections amid global business expansion.

An Attentive Father: From Infancy to Adolescence

To illustrate Zhao Changpeng’s involvement as a father, Yang Weiqing highlights his participation in American Boy Scouts activities. It is well known that many Boy Scout events in the U.S. require the active involvement of fathers. Throughout their children’s growth, Zhao Changpeng did not delegate this responsibility due to his busy career but participated personally.

From caring for infants, to accompanying their growth during childhood, to providing spiritual support during adolescence—over these 25 years of marriage, Yang Weiqing has witnessed how an entrepreneur makes choices between career and family, and how he tries to balance when conflicts arise.

A Perspective Worth Reconsidering

The letter offers a different perspective on the question of whether “success and fame lead to abandoning family.” Yang Weiqing’s account indicates that this is not a simple story of betrayal after success, but a complex life trajectory—an ongoing balancing act and choices made by a husband and father amid entrepreneurial failures, career achievements, and family responsibilities.

The significance of this letter lies in reminding us to approach public figures with objectivity. This statement from Zhao Changpeng’s wife is not meant to change public opinion but to record a rarely known yet genuine family story. Regardless of the final legal judgment, these 25 years have become part of history. The details—parent-child interactions, responsibilities, balance, and perseverance—are the most authentic parts of this story.