In Beijing’s iconic skyline, Fu Yadi stands behind some of the city’s most jaw-dropping structures. As chief engineer, she has spent over three decades crafting landmarks like the dome of the Beijing Performing Art Center and the steel frame of the Olympic Tower.
Her journey shows that engineering is defined by skill, not gender. With precision, resilience and quiet strength, Fu has turned designs into towering realities that reshape the urban horizon on the Chinese mainland. To her, every structure is more than just blueprints—it’s a testament to focus, courage and the will to build beyond limits.
“People may label you, but don’t label yourself,” she says. “If I can do the job well, you have to let me do it.”
Fu Yadi’s story inspires young professionals, entrepreneurs and changemakers around the world to push past labels, embrace challenges and build the future—one groundbreaking project at a time.
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