Articles by Lee Chee Yang

From Nepal to Kazakhstan: Why Chinese students study in unlikely destinations

Amid the fierce competition in China’s higher education, many Chinese youths are choosing to stay off the beaten — and more expensive — path to further their studies in less popular countries such as Nepal and Kazakhstan. However, Lianhe Zaobao journalist Lee Chee Yang finds out that notwithstanding the challenges of language and academic pressure, there is no guarantee of improvement in prospects for these students.

Lee Chee Yang

11 Mar 2026

[Big read] China’s money moves south: The new frontier rising off Singapore’s coast

As China’s economy slows and US tariffs bite, a new wave of Chinese entrepreneurs is heading south — to Indonesia’s Batam and Bintan islands. Drawn by opportunity and proximity to Singapore, they’re building factories, fortunes, and a fresh start. Lianhe Zaobao journalists Lee Chee Yang and Qi Lu speak to Chinese businessmen and their Indonesian counterparts to find out more.

Lee Chee Yang, Qi Lu

27 Oct 2025

Taiwan lacks young passionate workers in semiconductor industry

Taiwan's semiconductor sector is booming, but the long hours and tough work is driving away the younger generation, who are opting for careers that provide work-life balance. How can the Taiwan government and tech enterprises attract new blood into this industry that is critical to Taiwan's economic growth?

Lee Chee Yang

07 Nov 2022

Joshua Wong: I do not advocate independence

In this exclusive interview with Lianhe Zaobao, Joshua Wong Chi-fung boldly shares his views on Hong Kong's current political situation and his plans on running for local office. He rebukes that if China had made good on its promise of holding democratic elections in Hong Kong, "(We) wouldn't be protesting on the streets now".

Lee Chee Yang

08 Oct 2019