Peking University mathematics graduates Wang Hong and Deng Yu have won the 2026 Fields Medal, becoming the first two mathematicians to receive the award as Chinese nationals. After graduation, Wang Hong pursued advanced studies in France and the United States, and currently teaches in the U.S. The medals have sparked celebrations in China, France, and the U.S.; Chinese media emphasized their identity as Chinese mathematicians, while French President Macron called to congratulate Wang Hong.