In a first, two Chinese scholars win the ‘Nobel Prize’ of mathematics – and China is thrilled
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For the first time, two Chinese nationals have been awarded the prestigious Fields Medal for mathematics achievement – a win hailed across China as a milestone in the country’s bid to cement its role as a science and technology powerhouse.
Chinese Mathematicians Win Fields Medal
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