Chinese chemist Tu Youyou was recently interviewed about jointly winning the Nobel Prize for medicine on state television. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese chemist Tu Youyou was recently interviewed about jointly winning the Nobel Prize for medicine on state television. Photo: Xinhua

Innovation on ancient Chinese medicine: China’s Tu Youyou 'not very' surprised at Nobel Prize win

First Chinese national to win the award in medicine dedicates it to country's scientists and emphasises teamwork following criticisms