The fact
She is the third woman to win this award since its inception.
Another Chinese laureate is also honored, confirming Asia's rise in mathematics.
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Why it matters
Cette distinction met en lumière les avancées scientifiques des femmes et de la Chine dans un domaine traditionnellement dominé par les hommes et les pays occidentaux.
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