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Two Chinese Fields Medal winners spark debate

Hong Wang and Yu Deng, 2026 Fields Medal winners, have their academic backgrounds scrutinized in China.

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Internet users debate the role of their Chinese or Western education in their success.

This debate reflects tensions over the international recognition of Chinese universities.

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Why it matters

La médaille Fields, équivalent du Nobel en mathématiques, est un symbole de prestige scientifique. Ce débat en Chine révèle les enjeux de la compétition académique mondiale.

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