Frank Hsieh
Chen had promised to release the hostages if Frank Hsieh, a renowned politician, personally came to negotiate the release of his wife and brother. At 9:00 pm Taiwan time, Frank Hsieh arrived. Negotiations started at 10:00 with success in ensuring the release of Mr Alexander and his daughter Melanie for treatment of their wounds sustained. Further negotiations ended in the release of the family's foster son and Christine. Mrs. Alexander was the last hostage released by Chen. The release of Mrs Alexander on 19 November 1997 brought an end to the crisis. Police announced an end to the crisis at 4:00 pm.