[5] In 1982, she was awarded a full scholarship by the San Francisco Conservatory of Music to continue her violin studies with Zaven Melikian.

She believed that "it was the result of the relentless efforts of the whole team" and expressed that the award has given her great encouragement to continue to cultivate musical talents and benefit the society of Hong Kong.

[11] In fall 2022, Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki announces the “Strive and Rise Programme”, a subsidy scheme aimed to help underprivileged pupils expand their social networks, build communication skills, and plan their finances and careers.

Jue Yao, along with renowned conductor Yip Wing-sie and Hong Kong Olympic medallists are among the group of mentors in the “Strive and Rise” scheme.

[12] Yao was selected to perform the violen during the 2024 Lunar New Year fireworks display in Hong Kong, as part of a musical arrangement by Chiu Tsang-hei incorporating multiple genres.

[13] Jue Yao plays on a 1713 “Lady Ley” Stradivarius violin which has an estimated value of 4 million USD.