I built a life in LA and became a US citizen. Then I moved back to Taipei to be closer to my aging parents.
Dean Chou said he always felt guilty about living so far from his parents. As an only child, he knew there was no one else to step in if they needed help.
Dean Chou moved to Los Angeles for college in the 1990s and built a life there. After graduating, he found work in product coordination and eventually became a US citizen in 2018. Chou's parents grew older, and he decided to move back to Taipei to be closer to them in 2025. He sold his home in California for $1.05 million and now lives in a 780-square-foot apartment near Taipei 101, spending under $2,500 a month.
Chou manages his US-based businesses remotely and can visit LA whenever he wants. While there are challenges in adjusting to smaller living spaces and cultural differences, Chou is grateful to be closer to his parents and cherishes the time they spend together.
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