Politics● LowAug 5 · Aug 5, 2026, 10:12 PM
Hong Wang's Fields Medal win reignites debate across China over how its top researchers emerge
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Le Monde [en]
Wang, who chose to study in France and then the US immediately after earning her undergraduate degree, became a popular figure in China within days of receiving the Fields Medal, illustrating the limitations of the Chinese system, built on competition and early selection.
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