Yao with her excellent performance selected to Guangdong training team.

[3] In September 2013, she became the runner-up at the Indonesian Masters Grand Prix Gold tournament.

In the final round, she defeated by her compatriot Suo Di with a tighter finish.

[4] She won her first international title at the 2014 Malaysia Grand Prix Gold tournament.

[7] Successful players are invited to the Superseries Finals, which are held at the end of each year.