Chen Runqiong

In August 1947, when U.S. Presidential Special Envoy Weddle was holding a press conference in Shanghai, Donald's attention was captured by female journalist Chen Runqiong. Chen Runqiong was the third daughter of Chen, the former Chinese ambassador to France under the Nationalist government. She was both talented and beautiful, which prompted Donald to embark on a painstaking pursuit of her. In 1949, Chen Runqiong went to work in Hong Kong, and Donald was transferred there as the editor-in-chief of Wen Wei Po. Later, Chen Runqiong moved to the United States to work at the United Nations, and Donald followed again. He served at the New York Daily News and at the Chinese printing plant of the United Nations. In 1951, Chen Runqiong was working in Paris, and Donald accompanied her closely, sending her flowers and love letters every day, gradually winning her heart. Ultimately, in 1951, Chen Runqiong accepted his proposal, and they were married on December 23, 1952, in Paris, finding happiness together. After the marriage, they opened several restaurants, such as Ming Ming Restaurant, Jing Hua Restaurant, and Tian Qiao Restaurant, which thrived in business, showcasing Chen Runqiong's talent in management. After Donald retired in 1979, the restaurants were fully managed by Chen Runqiong. They had one daughter, Ma Yihua, whose name symbolized longing for their homeland. Donald loved Chen Runqiong deeply and also carried an ineffable affection for his native land, which eventually prompted him to leave Shanghai and set out overseas.