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Hong Wang's Fields Medal win reignites debate across China over how its top researchers emerge

Wang, who chose to study in France and then the United States immediately after earning her undergraduate degree, became a popular figure in China within days of receiving the prestigious medal – illustrating the limitations of a Chinese system built on competition and early selection.

Hong Wang's Fields Medal win reignites debate across China over how its top researchers emerge

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