Chao Hsiu-wa () is a Taiwanese politician.
She served on the Taiwan Provincial Council 1973 to 1981 and was affiliated with the tangwai movement. Chao's 1977 reelection campaign was noted for criticisms of Wang Yu-yun. She contested a party primary in August 1992, and subsequently won election to the Legislative Yuan, representing the Democratic Progressive Party between 1993 and 1996.