4 Notable alumni of Shanghai International Studies University
Updated: June 04, 2026 EliteDegrees
Shanghai International Studies University is ranked #2,221 in the world and #163 in China by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 4 notable alumni from Shanghai International Studies 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 Shanghai International Studies University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Joan Chen
1961-. (aged 65)
actor
television actor
screenwriter
film actor
film director
Joan Chen is a Chinese-born American actress and film director. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including four Taipei Golden Horse Awards and an AACTA Award. She made her film debut in the Chinese film Youth (1977) before starring in the film Little Flower (1979). She came to the attention of American audiences for her portrayal of Wanrong in...
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2. Wang Yeping
1928-. (aged 98)
politician
Wang Yeping is a Chinese politician who is the widow of Jiang Zemin, former General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (de facto leader) and President of the People's Republic of China, and is a native of Yangzhou, Jiangsu.
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3. Zhang Hanhui
1963-. (aged 63)
diplomat
Zhang Hanhui is a Chinese politician and diplomat, currently serving as the Chinese Ambassador to Russia. Previously he served as deputy minister of Foreign Affairs and Chinese Ambassador to Kazakhstan.
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4. Fang Weigui
1957-. (aged 69)
university teacher
German–Chinese translator
literary scholar
translator
Chinese–German translator
Fang Weigui is a Chinese comparative literature scholar, sinologist, and literary translator.