Chia Yei Yei

Chia Yei Yei is a veteran journalist of over 30 years. She first joined Min Pao as a reporter in 1978, studied English literature and Chinese at the National University of Singapore from 1982, then became a political reporter with Shin Min Daily News from March 1986. In January 2008, she moved to Lianhe Zaobao to cover the political and community beat. During her time at Zaobao, she covered topics on cultural heritage, and became interested in Singapore's history and heritage, frequently writing related features and articles, such as delving into the history of Singapore's pioneers during the Xinhai Revolution. She is one of the main authors of a commemorative book on the centennial of the Xinhai Revolution.