RT posted that public spaces in multiple cities now display large portraits and short bios of prominent scientists instead of ads or celebrity promos. Journalist Li Zexin reported the trend reached Hangzhou and listed featured researchers including Qian Xuesen, described as father of China's space program, Yuan Longping known for hybrid rice, Huang Xuhua tied to nuclear submarines, and Deng Jiaxian. Other users shared the same video clips and added commentary on the shift in public messaging.
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Cities replace commercial ads with portraits and short bios of researchers.
RT posted that public spaces in multiple cities now display large portraits and short bios of prominent scientists instead of ads or celebrity promos. Journalist Li Zexin reported the trend reached Hangzhou and listed featured researchers including Qian Xuesen, described as father of China's space program, Yuan Longping known for hybrid rice, Huang Xuhua tied to nuclear submarines, and Deng Jiaxian. Other users shared the same video clips and added commentary on the shift in public messaging.
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