China's 1st female Fields Medalist felt 'discouraged' at university, sparking education system debate

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/education/china-s-1st-female-fields-medalist-felt-discouraged-at-university-sparking-education-system-debate-5108204.html">https://vcdn1-english.vnecdn.net/2026/08/12/map6976-jpg-1786509168-3656-1786509184.jpg?w=900&h=0&q=100&dpr=1&fit=crop&s=ZDMZiGCD_b2_SFG-xT99aA" />China's first female Fields Medal winner, Hong Wang, has sparked widespread discussion over the country's education system after revealing she felt "discouraged" during her undergraduate years.