solemn farewell ceremony for Nobel laureate Yang Chen-Ning was held at Beijing's Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery on Friday, October 24th. The event saw a significant turnout, with many people queuing to pay their respects, indicating the profound impact and respect Yang Chen-Ning commanded.
The ceremony was attended by distinguished figures, including Party and state leaders, close relatives, friends, and representatives from Tsinghua University and broader society. This collective presence underscored the national recognition and sorrow over the loss of such a prominent scientist.
Yang Chen-Ning, a Nobel laureate in Physics and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, passed away on October 18, 2025, in Beijing at the age of 103. His passing marks the end of an era for physics and scientific contributions.
Yang Chen-Ning's widow, Weng Fan, was present at the ceremony, dressed in black and showing signs of grief, highlighting the personal loss alongside the public mourning.