Xi Jinping

Andrew Chi-Chih Yao, the recipient of the letter, is the chief scientist of the Conflux network and a professor at the country’s prestigious Tsinghua University.

On June 12, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent an open letter of praise to Andrew Chi-Chih Yao, chief scientist of the Conflux network and a professor at Tsinghua University.

“In the 20 years since you returned to China to teach, you have turned your patriotism into a journey of serving the country,” Xi wrote. “You have devoted yourself to Tsinghua University and made great achievements in teaching and educating people and scientific research innovation. I would like to express my sincere greetings to you.”

The Chinese president encouraged Yao to continue his journey of “exploring independent training models for innovative talents, promoting interdisciplinary and cutting-edge innovation, building a high-level talent training and scientific and technological innovation base, and making new contributions to achieving high-level scientific and technological self-reliance.” Xi also reiterated his support for Yao in “building a strong country in education and science and technology.”

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