Recognizing the heroes of 70 years of the PRC
Li Daoyu, diplomat, born August 1932
Li is a diplomat who has made great contributions to China's decision-making. During Li's tenure as UN representative, he handled China's roles in complex international issues, such as the first Gulf War, and helped strengthen China's voice in the world. As former Chinese ambassador to the United States, he helped maintain healthy Sino-US relations and safeguarded China's interests.
Wu Wenjun, mathematician, born May 1919, died May 2017
Wu became well-known in mathematics in the late 1940s for his contribution to topology, one of the field's major areas. His work has been described by mathematicians as pioneering, and some of his theories have been included in textbooks. The Wu formula and Minor Planet No 7683 were named after him.
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