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Yip Wai Yee

Taiwan Correspondent

Wai Yee reports for The Straits Times from Taipei, where she has been based since November 2022. She loves drinking bubble tea (30 per cent sugar, less ice, please) and looking at unique cultural and social media trends. She also hopes to tell stories of Taiwan that go beyond the context of geopolitical tensions. Before her move to Taipei, she managed social media accounts at BBC News, and covered tech and entertainment news at The Straits Times.

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‘Paying to suffer’: Why more than twice as many Taiwanese travel abroad as foreign tourists fly in

Taiwan aims to attract 10 million international visitors annually by 2030 amid a severe tourism trade deficit.
Taiwan aims to attract 10 million international visitors annually by 2030 amid a severe tourism trade deficit.

Taiwan throttles mobile internet speeds in defence drill

The Taiwanese government deliberately slowed mobile internet speeds to simulate communication disruption during the annual Han Kuang war games on Aug 13.
The Taiwanese government deliberately slowed mobile internet speeds to simulate communication disruption during the annual Han Kuang war games on Aug 13.

Why Taiwan’s idyllic eastern outlying islands are increasingly crucial in its defence calculus

Taiwan’s outlying Green Island, which boasts stunning natural beauty, is increasingly crucial to Taipei’s defence calculations.
Taiwan’s outlying Green Island, which boasts stunning natural beauty, is increasingly crucial to Taipei’s defence calculations.

Banned by China, Taiwan’s prized mangoes debut and sell out in Europe even with steep price tag

Taiwan’s prized Irwin mangoes were a hot commodity at Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris despite the steep price tag.
Taiwan’s prized Irwin mangoes were a hot commodity at Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris despite the steep price tag.

Rise in number of Taiwanese going missing or being detained in China sparks concern in Taiwan

Taiwan has repeatedly warned Taiwanese of the potential safety risks when travelling to China.
Taiwan has repeatedly warned Taiwanese of the potential safety risks when travelling to China.

Price of parenthood: ‘No choice’ but to do what everyone else is doing in Taiwan’s rat race

Interior designer Sung Hsin-chieh with her son Li Yueh-kai, aged 9.
Interior designer Sung Hsin-chieh with her son Li Yueh-kai, aged 9.

How a new tourist ferry from Taiwan to Japan could play a different role in times of crisis

The Yaima Maru ferry, which will operate between Taiwan and Japan's Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, is docked in Keelung, Taiwan, May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang
The Yaima Maru ferry, which will operate between Taiwan and Japan's Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, is docked in Keelung, Taiwan, May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Taiwan’s ‘Asian Nasdaq’ goal a long shot, but it may not be just a pipe dream

Taiwan’s stock market recently surpassed India’s to become the world’s 5th largest, hitting a total market capitalisation of US$4.95 trillion (S$6.35 trillion).
Taiwan’s stock market recently surpassed India’s to become the world’s 5th largest, hitting a total market capitalisation of US$4.95 trillion (S$6.35 trillion).

Why a speech by Pursuit Of Jade’s Zhang Linghe has divided Taiwan

Chinese actor Zhang Linghe delivered a surprise speech on June 13 at the Straits Forum in Xiamen.
Chinese actor Zhang Linghe delivered a surprise speech on June 13 at the Straits Forum in Xiamen.

‘Charismatic but naive’: Taiwanese opposition KMT chief’s peacemaker pitch leaves US unimpressed

KMT chair Cheng Li-wun is welcomed on June 8 with lion dance performances at New York’s Chinatown by the overseas Taiwanese community.
KMT chair Cheng Li-wun is welcomed on June 8 with lion dance performances at New York’s Chinatown by the overseas Taiwanese community.

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