Zheng Yuxiu: modern China’s ‘xia nu’ assassin and first female PhD who fought for justice (opens original article in a new tab)

Zheng Yuxiu, a revolutionary and China's first female law PhD, resisted traditional practices and pursued education despite her privileged background.

• Zheng Yuxiu was a revolutionary who became China's first female doctor of law
• She resisted traditional practices like foot binding and pursued modern education
• Zheng came from an influential family with ties to the Qing government and Hong Kong