[1] Wang was noted for his skills as a long-sleeved dancer, for sword dancing, and for his portrayal of a stylish Manchu lady.

[4] In 1904, Wang was summoned to the palace and asked to set lyrics written by Empress Dowager Cixi to music.

His role as a Manchu lady in Incident at Fen River Bend[h] was appreciated by Cixi.

With partner Tan Xinpei, Wang introduced various innovations to the qingyi role, including a greater range of facial expression and stylized body movement.

[6][4] Wang's other notable roles include Fourth Son Visits His Mother,[i] The Wujia Slope,[j] Nantian Gate,[k][6] Goose Gate Pass, Mulan Joins the Army, Story of a White Snake, and Story of Willow Shade.

)[9] Wang served as president of the National Academy of Chinese Theater Arts, which was established in 1950.

[3] A sound recording series of his work aimed at schoolchildren entitled Wang Yaoqing Talks about Opera was released in 1961.