Yunjie Liao
Taipei, Taiwan
https://www.yunjieliao.com/
Yunjie Liao (廖芸婕) is a news, op-ed and non-fiction writer who combines visual and audio elements into her storytelling. Her multinational, transcultural and interdisciplinary works often revolve around freedom, margins, conflicts, misunderstandings, the wrestling for expression, and the imaginations of home.
Born and raised in Taiwan, Yunjie established herself as an independent journalist after working in Apple Daily and publishing an autobiography of a year-long journey in 2013. Her experiences in literary journalism, feature story and field research has enabled her to visit over 40 countries for reportage. The journeys have helped her to examine the similarities between distant corners, neighboring fields and local communities, as well as to recreate the scenes of diverse narratives.
Her independent works have earned journalism, designing and filmmaking awards. She also collaborates with artists and media outlets of different genres.
Besides storytelling, Yunjie has a passion for nature. She was the leader for NCCU’s school mountaineering team, and is a certificated lifesaver by International Life Saving Federation.
- Breaking news
- Conflict
- Editorial
- Environment
- Events
- Interview
- Landscape
- Military embed
- Portrait
- Reporting
Distant Echoes
Yunjie Liao
Belarus endured 70% of the radiation after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, but the authorities denied the danger of it, and reduced medical supports.
30 years later, survivors go back to their former homes in the disaster area, to coexist with the killer of their families. Innumerable lonely silhouettes stand in that remote place, recalling the homes they cannot return to.
We Strive To Build Our Homes (Part A)
Yunjie Liao
The construction of Gibe III Dam, Africa's biggest dam, may impact the tribal life in Ethiopia.
Similar dilemmas and struggles related with several economic constructions happened in Taiwan as well.
We Strive To Build Our Homes (Part B)
Yunjie Liao
The construction of Gibe III Dam, Africa's biggest dam, may impact the tribal life in Ethiopia.
Similar dilemmas and struggles related with several economic constructions happened in Taiwan as well.