Yip is also a very vocal supporter of the Umbrella movement, which emerged during the Hong Kong democracy protests in 2014. She often used her social media presence to send strong messages of support to students who participated in the 79-day occupation of key areas of the Admiralty, Causeway Bay, and Mong Kok. Yip, herself, went to the Admiralty and Causeway Bay to tie yellow ribbons on street railings and signposts.