🔥 Hot Topics · Jul 24, 2026
Wang Hong and Deng Yu win Fields Medal, first Chinese nationals to receive honor; Typhoon Hongxia triggers 4 simultaneous weather alerts, approaching Guangdong-Fujian coast; Iran and Houthis declare combat readiness; US 'Magnificent Seven' stocks all fall, Tesla plunges 14%; Macron calls to congratulate Wang Hong on Fields Medal; New rules: no driving after taking cold medicine Ganmaoling; Qiu Chengtong hopes Wang and Deng return to teach in China; South Korea shifts DPRK policy toward peace dialogue; Forbidden City free admission Monday for Central Axis anniversary; Multiple cities offer cash rewards for marriage.
1. Wang Hong and Deng Yu Win Fields Medal, First Chinese Nationals
Chinese mathematicians Wang Hong and Deng Yu win the Fields Medal at ICM 2026, the first Chinese nationals to receive the honor. Wang skipped grades, entering high school at 13 and Peking University at 16.
2. Wei Dongyi Attended Wang Hong's Lectures for Days
When Wang Hong lectured at PKU last June, famed math prodigy Wei Dongyi sat in the front row for consecutive days, becoming a campus legend.
3. Four Alerts Issued: Typhoon Hongxia Approaches Guangdong-Fujian Coast
China issues simultaneous yellow/blue alerts for heat, rain, severe convection, and typhoon. Typhoon Hongxia to make landfall between Zhuhai and Zhangpu on Jul 25-26.
4. Iran and Houthis Declare Combat Readiness
Trump says he's seriously considering military action against Iran. Tehran and Houthis both declare readiness to respond to any US attack.
5. US 'Magnificent Seven' All Fall, Tesla Plunges 14%
US stocks tumble amid escalating Middle East tensions. All Magnificent Seven stocks decline, Tesla drops 14%, Nasdaq falls 2.15%.
6. Macron Calls to Congratulate Wang Hong on Fields Medal
French President Macron calls Wang Hong to congratulate her on winning the Fields Medal, calling it a well-deserved honor.
7. New Rule: No Driving After Taking Cold Medicine Ganmaoling
China's drug authority mandates new warning on Ganmaoling cold medicine: no driving, sailing, or operating heavy machinery during use.
8. Qiu Chengtong Hopes Wang and Deng Return to Teach in China
Renowned mathematician Shing-Tung Yau hopes Wang and Deng return to teach in China, emphasizing its importance and hoping for domestically-trained Fields laureates.
9. Forbidden City Free Admission Monday
Forbidden City offers free admission on July 27 (Monday) to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Beijing Central Axis UNESCO recognition.
10. Multiple Cities Offer Cash Rewards for Marriage
Several Chinese cities including Mingxi (Fujian) and Lvliang (Shanxi) introduce cash rewards for newlyweds as part of marriage and fertility support policies.
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