Deep mourning! Mr. Yang Zhenning passed away due to illness at the age of 103.

The Nobel Prize is an international award established by the will of Alfred Nobel, the Swedish inventor of dynamite, in 1895. It is awarded annually in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences to individuals or organizations who have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.

The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) is China’s national academy for the natural sciences, founded in Beijing in 1949. It is the nation’s leading academic institution and comprehensive research and development center, driving scientific and technological progress. Throughout its history, CAS has been responsible for major national scientific projects and has made significant contributions to fields ranging from space exploration to life sciences.

Tsinghua University is a prestigious public research university in Beijing, China, founded in 1911 with American Boxer Indemnity funds and originally established as a preparatory school for students sent to study in the United States. It has since grown into one of China’s most prominent institutions, renowned for its programs in engineering, technology, and the sciences. The university has played a vital role in the nation’s development and is a key member of the elite C9 League of Chinese universities.

The Institute for Advanced Study at Tsinghua University (IASTU) was founded in 2009, inspired by similar models like the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, to foster innovative interdisciplinary research. It aims to address fundamental problems in the sciences and humanities by bringing together leading scholars from around the world. The institute serves as a hub for intellectual exchange, free from the constraints of traditional academic departments.

Beijing is the capital of China and a city with over 3,000 years of history, serving as the nation’s political and cultural center for much of the last eight centuries. It is renowned for its magnificent historical architecture, including the Forbidden City—the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties—and the nearby Great Wall. Today, Beijing is a bustling global metropolis that blends ancient traditions with modern development.