9 Notable alumni of Nanjing Normal University
Updated: June 04, 2026 EliteDegrees
Nanjing Normal University is ranked #1,032 in the world and #72 in China by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 9 notable alumni from Nanjing Normal University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Nanjing Normal University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Cai Mingzhao
1955-. (aged 71)
journalist
politician
Cai Mingzhao is a Chinese politician and journalist. He was appointed president of the Xinhua News Agency in December 2014, succeeding Li Congjun, who had retired. Cai formerly served as deputy director of the State Council Information Office from 2001 to 2009, editor-in-chief of the People's Daily from September 2012 to April 2013, and director of the State Council Information...
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2. Wu Weishan
1962-. (aged 64)
sculptor
art historian
university teacher
politician
Wu Weishan is Curator of the National Art Museum of China, Vice-Chairman of the China Artists Association, President of the Chinese Academy of Sculpture and Director of the Academy of Fine Arts at Nanjing University. He has been actively promoting Chinese art on the world stage and has made great contribution to the international cultural exchange of China. He was...
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3. Xu Zechen
1978-. (aged 48)
writer
Xu Zechen is a Chinese author of literary fiction. He currently works as an editor at People's Literature Magazine. In 2009 he was a writer in residence at Creighton University and in 2010 he attended the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa.
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4. Deng Yuzhi
1900-1996 (aged 96)
politician
Deng Yuzhi also known as Cora Deng, was a Chinese social and Christian activist, and a feminist. Born in Hubei, she promoted women's education and rights, and defied the traditional woman's role in Chinese society. A Protestant by birth, she was an active and leading member of the Chinese Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA). She established night schools for the...
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5. Yu Rong
writer
children's writer
Yu Rong is a multi award-winning Chinese illustrator of children's picture books, especially known for her use of papercutting artwork.
6. Gong Xiangyu
1997-. (aged 29)
volleyball player
Gong Xiangyu is a Chinese volleyball player. She is the captain of the China women's national volleyball team. On club level, she plays for LOVB Madison.
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7. Le Yucheng
1963-. (aged 63)
diplomat
Le Yucheng is a Chinese retired diplomat and politician. He served as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs between 2018 and 2022.
8. Hui Ruoqi
1991-. (aged 35)
volleyball player
Hui Ruoqi is a Chinese former volleyball player. She was an outside hitter and the fifteenth captain of China women's national volleyball team, and played for Jiangsu. She retired in 2018.
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9. Zhang Changning
1995-. (aged 31)
beach volleyball player
volleyball player
Zhang Changning is a Chinese indoor volleyball and beach volleyball player. She is a member of China women's national volleyball team. At the club level, she plays for Jiangsu Zenith Steel.
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