July 30, 2026
On Thursday, July 23, mathematics professor Yu Deng was awarded the Fields Medal — the highest honor in mathematics. Deng, together with fellow honoree Hong Wang, became the first citizens of the People’s Republic of China to receive the award in its 90-year history. Read more about this historic win.
Top Media Coverage
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- Two Chinese win world's top Maths prize for solving century-old problems - BBC
- Four young mathematicians awarded the 2026 Fields Medals - Scientific American
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- Celebrating the universal language of mathematics - China Daily