Source record CMC Political Work Department · 2026-07-29

China honors military computer scientist for contributions despite disability

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Publishing institution	CMC Political Work Department
Source outlet	China Military Online (EN) (china_mil_online)
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Source-stated publication date	2026-07-29
Original URL	http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/2025xb/H_251454/L_251456/16476565.html
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BEIJING, July 29 (Xinhua) -- China has awarded military computer scientist Wang Ji the honorary title of "Role Model of the Times," recognizing his contributions to defense technology and his perseverance in the face of severe illness. Wang, born in 1969, is a researcher at the College of Computer Science and Technology of the National University of Defense Technology. For years, Wang has worked on the front line of military research and education. Leading his research team, he helped develop theoretical frameworks and key technologies for highly dependable software, contributing to the safety and reliability of critical software used in a number of major defense systems. Despite undergoing an amputation after a serious illness, Wang has continued his research with determination, producing a series of innovations that have reached internationally advanced standards. He has also trained a new generation of specialists in highly dependable software technologies. The award recognizes Wang as an outstanding representative of China's military educators and researchers and highlights his commitment to scientific innovation, talent development and national defense. Military personnel were called on to learn from Wang's dedication as China advances the modernization of its armed forces and works toward its goal of building a world-class military.

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China's propaganda apparatus awarded Wang Ji, a researcher at the National University of Defense Technology's College of Computer Science and Technology, the honorary title '时代楷模' (Role Model of the Times) for his work on 高可信软件 (highly dependable software) used in unspecified major defense systems, and for continuing that work after a serious illness requiring amputation. The award is standard political-work content; its value is as a record of how the PLA frames scientific dedication and physical sacrifice for a junior-officer audience, not as evidence of a new policy or capability. What remains unknown is which specific defense systems incorporate Wang's software frameworks and at what stage of operational deployment.

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Source text. CMC Political Work Department. "China honors military computer scientist for contributions despite disability." China Military Online (EN), 2026-07-29. http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/2025xb/H_251454/L_251456/16476565.html.

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