Group 1 - Yang Zhenning is a well-known figure across the Taiwan Strait, with both the Kuomintang and the Communist Party eager to be associated with him as the first Chinese Nobel laureate [1] - Yang Zhenning's recent biography, "The Beauty of Norms and Symmetry - The Biography of Yang Zhenning," includes a chapter on his relationship with his wife, Weng Fan, highlighting their 54-year age difference [2] - The deterioration of Yang Zhenning's friendship with Li Zhengdao began after they jointly won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957, with disputes over the attribution of their work [3][4] Group 2 - The official narrative surrounding the "Yang-Li combination" is sensitive, with both the mainland and Taiwan avoiding the topic, hoping for reconciliation [5] - In 1980, the Chinese government attempted to facilitate a reconciliation meeting between Yang and Li, which was portrayed as a joint initiative, but Yang viewed it as a superficial gesture [6] - Yang Zhenning's biography was initially published in Taiwan but faced censorship in mainland China due to its content regarding his disputes with Li Zhengdao [7] Group 3 - Yang Zhenning has had significant interactions with Chinese political leaders since moving to Beijing in 2003, often discussing scientific advancements [9][10] - His family background includes connections to both the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, which has influenced his relationships with political figures [11][12] - Yang Zhenning's return to China was marked by high-profile receptions, including meetings with Zhou Enlai and Mao Zedong, reflecting his esteemed status [13][14] Group 4 - Yang Zhenning has faced criticism for his close ties to the Communist Party, with some accusing him of pandering to the government [15] - He has defended his views on education, asserting that both Chinese and American systems have their strengths [16] - Yang Zhenning's return to China was facilitated by promises from Tsinghua University, where he has made significant contributions to research and education [16][17] Group 5 - Yang Zhenning's personal life includes a romantic relationship with Weng Fan, which began after the death of his first wife, Du Zhili [17][18] - Their marriage has been characterized by mutual support and affection, with Yang expressing gratitude for Weng's care [20][21] - Yang Zhenning has discussed the challenges of having children at their age, indicating a preference against it [22] Group 6 - Yang Zhenning believes that winning the Nobel Prize has had a mixed impact on his life, influencing his worldview but not his research direction [23][24] - He has commented on the state of Chinese scientific research, noting significant progress but also highlighting areas needing improvement [25][26] - Yang Zhenning has advocated for a more strategic approach to funding scientific research in China, particularly in high-energy physics [29][30]