This IWD, Radii paid tribute to eight extraordinary Chinese women. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in learning about some of the most influential people who have shaped China and the world over the past century. The list includes several film stars and writers, an athlete, a rapper and a comedian. It also pays tribute to medical researcher Tu Youyou: who discovered artemisinin – the drug which has saved millions of lives in the global fight against malaria.