Yeh Chia-ying, China’s ‘daughter of poetry’, dies at the age of 100


Yeh Chia-ying spent seven decades researching and promoting classical poetry across mainland China, Taiwan, the United States and Canada. - Photo: Xinhua

BEIJING: Yeh Chia-ying, a revered figure in Chinese classical poetry and education, died at the age of 100 in the northern port city of Tianjin on Sunday (Nov 24).

Often referred to as the “daughter of poetry”, she dedicated seven decades to researching and promoting classical Chinese poetry across mainland China, Taiwan, the United States and Canada.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Aseanplus News

Malaysians must reject division to succeed, says Anwar
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (Jan 30, 2026)
‘Yishun spirit’: Residents in Singapore rally together to rescue kitten trapped in drain pipe
Four dead after suspected murder-suicide incident in Western Australia
Cambodia is hell, not a safe haven: Hun Sen warns scammers
Herry ramps up training as Aaron-Wooi Yik eye All-England showdown
Chow Yun Fat gets mistaken for fellow actor Lo Hoi Pang, praised for witty response
WHO says Nipah virus risk low in India with no sign of spread
Batu Caves escalator issue to be settled by July, says temple chairman
Malaysia sending 14 election observers to Bangladesh, led by EC chairman

Others Also Read