Tiina Kan Opens Up About Daughter-in-Law Guo Biting and Xiang Zuo’s Past Romances

Xiang Tai, the prominent Hong Kong figure also known as Tiffany Chen Lan, has shared public reflections regarding her relationship with her daughter-in-law, Taiwanese actress and model Guo Biting, and her history of intervening in the romantic life of her son, Xiang Zuo.

In recent statements, Xiang Tai revealed that she had previously broken up several of Xiang Zuo’s romantic relationships. She attributed these interventions to her belief that the women involved were gold-diggers.

The matriarch indicated that her perspective changed upon meeting Guo Biting. Xiang Tai stated that she liked the actress at first sight during their encounter on a variety show, later remarking that she would only be a good mother-in-law to Guo Biting.

Family Dynamics and Parenting

The public nature of the family’s dynamics was further highlighted in a social media video posted on July 31, 2025. During the video, Xiang Tai commented on the responsibilities Guo Biting manages within the household.

Xiang Tai joked that Guo Biting is tasked with managing three children, referring to the couple’s two literal children and her husband, Xiang Zuo.

Despite these comments about her son’s behavior, Xiang Tai emphasized that she and her husband, Charles Heung, maintain a hands-off approach to the couple’s upbringing of their children. She stated that education and parenting are the sole responsibilities of the parents and that she does not interfere with Guo Biting’s decisions in these matters.

Addressing Wealthy Family Expectations

Xiang Tai has also addressed public speculation regarding the pressures often associated with marrying into wealthy families, specifically concerning the expectation to produce heirs.

She explicitly denied rumors of a wealthy family pressure to conceive order. However, she expressed emotional distress and heartache regarding the physical toll on Guo Biting, noting the challenges of having a child at an older age.

This openness about their private family life has drawn attention to the contrast between traditional gender expectations in Chinese society—where wives are often viewed as the primary caregivers and managers of the home—and the specific dynamics of this high-profile family.

The relationship between the two women was previously showcased on a parent-child program, where Xiang Tai expressed significant affection for Guo Biting, stating it was okay to be a daughter for me, it’s okay to be a daughter-in-law.