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, the 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 Andrew 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 to “building a strong country in education and science and technology.”