What is the status of Faye Wong and Nicholas Tse's relationship after 12 years together?

Hanoi [Vietnam], September 4: After 12 years of reuniting, Faye Wong and Nicholas Tse still maintain a private relationship, not posting photos together or frequently showing affection in public. Despite constant rumors of a breakup, both have repeatedly used practical actions to prove their relationship, according to a report by 163.com on September 2nd.
In 2026, during the Chinese Qixi Festival, Nicholas Tse 's social media accounts were almost completely inactive. Faye Wong was also completely silent. No photos together, no interactions, and neither of them even sent any greetings to the other on this "Eastern Valentine's Day."
Immediately, speculation resurfaced. Some suggested that their relationship was in trouble, that their 12-year romance might be coming to an end, and that they would repeat the fate of Nicholas Tse and Cecilia Cheung. However, similar rumors had been circulating for the past 12 years, the same period during which Faye Wong and Nicholas Tse remained together.
The two 'older sister' stars decide to keep their relationship a secret.
In 2000, the two first publicly revealed their relationship. At that time, Faye Wong was 31 years old and already one of the leading divas in the Chinese music industry. Meanwhile, Nicholas Tse was only 20 years old, having just entered showbiz a few years earlier and known for his image as a rebellious, edgy young man.
Their relationship lasted about three years before they broke up in 2003. Afterward, they each went their separate ways. Faye Wong married Li Yapeng and had a daughter, Li Yan. After a few years of marriage, they divorced in 2013. Meanwhile, Nicholas Tse married Cecilia Cheung , had two sons, and they separated in 2011.
In September 2014, images of Faye Wong and Nicholas Tse secretly meeting and kissing in an apartment in Beijing, China, were captured. The news quickly caused a sensation, with many calling it the most unexpected reunion in the Chinese entertainment industry. At the time, Faye Wong was 45 and Nicholas Tse was 34. It had been 14 years since they first publicly announced their relationship.
After reuniting, Faye Wong and Nicholas Tse maintained their relationship in a way completely different from other famous couples. They didn't register their marriage, didn't hold a wedding ceremony, and didn't live together. They kept their finances independent, each leading their own life and career.
2026 marks 12 years since the two reunited. This is also the time when rumors of a breakup have become more frequent. However, during this year, their appearances together have successively debunked those rumors.
Source: Thanh Nein Newspaper