PKU Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni of PKU

• Hu Shih (1914) - Philosopher, essayist, and diplomat, known for his contributions to the development of modern vernacular Chinese literature.
• Deng Xiaoping (1927) - A paramount leader of the People's Republic of China, instrumental in the economic reforms and liberalization of China.
• Tu Youyou (1955) - Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine for her discoveries concerning a novel therapy against Malaria.
• Li Yuanchao (1972) - Former Vice President of the People's Republic of China, known for his work in political reform.
• Yang Zhenning (1942) - Nobel Laureate in Physics for his work on the parity laws, which led to important discoveries about the weak nuclear force.