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Chinese Scientists Have Been Dying Mysterious Deaths Too

Chinese Scientists Have Been Dying Mysterious Deaths Too

Summary

A top Chinese scientist working on military artificial intelligence died in a car crash under unclear circumstances. His death is part of a series of unexplained deaths of scientists in sensitive fields like AI and weapons, raising questions about possible hidden conflicts affecting researchers in both China and the U.S.

Key Facts

  • Feng Yanghe, a 38-year-old Chinese military AI expert, died in an early-morning car crash in Beijing on July 1, 2023.
  • Feng worked on AI simulations related to potential Taiwan invasion scenarios and had won national competitions.
  • His obituary described him as "sacrificed" while performing official duties, and he was buried in a cemetery reserved for elite Communist Party members and heroes.
  • Several other top Chinese scientists in areas like hypersonic weapons and space defense have also died unexpectedly or mysteriously.
  • Similar unexplained deaths of American scientists in sensitive military fields are being investigated by the U.S. government.
  • Experts suggest these deaths might be part of a covert struggle to hinder technological progress in these countries.
  • Chinese officials declined to comment or were unaware of the situation when asked.
  • The incident highlights rising tensions in the global competition between China, the U.S., and Russia in science and military technology.
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