Deborah is CNA's Shenzhen Correspondent. She is part of the team that opened the new bureau in Shenzhen in 2024. She reports on a wide range of issues in Southern China, with a specific focus on the Greater Bay Area, technology and the economy.

Before moving to Shenzhen, Deborah was the correspondent in Hong Kong for three years, where she reported on the city’s most severe Covid-19 wave, the Chief Executive Election, the 25th Handover Anniversary and a slew of national security cases. Deborah also covered the 2024 Taiwan Presidential Election. She continues to report on Hong Kong stories as part of her Southern China coverage.

Prior to this, Deborah covered politics, crime and education at CNA's Singapore desk for five years. She led coverage for the Aljunied-Hougang Town Council trial and the Committee of Privileges' Special Reports on former MP Raeesah Khan. Other highlights include the 2020 Singapore General Election, Singapore’s Covid-19 outbreak and CNA’s special report on Gender Balance in 2021.

Deborah has been a journalist since 2014, with experience in digital, radio and TV.