15 Notable alumni of Sun Yat – Sen University
Updated: June 23, 2026 EliteDegrees
Sun Yat – Sen University is ranked #271 in the world and #13 in China by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 15 notable alumni from Sun Yat – Sen 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 Sun Yat – Sen University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Wen Shaoxian
1934-2023 (aged 89)
translator
Wen Shaoxian, born 4 December 1934) also known as Wan Siu Yin is a literary writer, famous for his short stories about the lives of the new immigrants from the mainland in Hong Kong. He is expert in writing political and historical novels. Wen is a translator and editor by profession and is also a professor of translation and comparative...
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2. Sonia Chan
1964-. (aged 62)
politician
Sónia Chan Hoi Fan was the Secretary for Administration and Justice from 2014 to 2019, the second most senior government official in Macau.
3. Min Zhou
1956-. (aged 70)
researcher
academic
sociologist
university teacher
Min Zhou is a Chinese-born American sociologist. In 2023, she was elected to the National Academy of Sciences.
4. Chen Jianhua
1956-. (aged 70)
politician
Chen Jianhua is a Chinese politician who served as the chairman of the Guangzhou People's Congress from 2016 to 2020. He formerly served as Mayor of Guangzhou. Chen was appointed acting mayor on 20 November 2011 following the resignation of Wan Qingliang, and elected mayor on 11 January 2012.
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5. Zheng Yanfen
1902-1990 (aged 88)
journalist
politician
Zheng Yanfen was a Chinese-born politician affiliated with the Kuomintang. He worked with the League of Nations and supported the Nationalist government. After the government of the Republic of China moved to Taiwan, Zheng led the Overseas Chinese Affairs Commission, was the Minister of Justice, and served as Secretary-General to the President.
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6. Zhang Huaicun
1972-. (aged 54)
writer
Huaicun is a British Chinese artist, poet, and author of children's literature. She is of Tu ethnic minority heritage and is an Honorary Member and lifelong fellow of the Royal Society of British Artists, as well as a member of the Chinese Writers Association. She is also a member of the Chelsea Arts Club in London.
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7. Zhang Hongda
1914-2016 (aged 102)
botanist
Hung Ta Chang, was a Chinese botanist and ecologist.
8. Shou-Wu Zhang
1962-. (aged 64)
mathematician
Shou-Wu Zhang is a Chinese-American mathematician known for his work in number theory and arithmetic geometry. He is currently a Professor of Mathematics at Princeton University.
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9. Muzi Mei
1978-. (aged 48)
writer
journalist
blogger
Internet celebrity
sex educator
Muzi Mei is a journalist and blogger from Guangzhou, China, who became an Internet celebrity in late 2003. Her blog contained frank descriptions of her sexual encounters with various men, which is believed to be a first for China.
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10. Hsieh Tung-min
1908-2001 (aged 93)
politician
Hsieh Tung-min was a Taiwanese politician who served as the ninth governor of Taiwan Province (1972–1978), the fourth and first local Taiwanese vice president of the Republic of China (1978–1984) under President Chiang Ching-kuo.
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11. Zheng Yanxiong
1963-. (aged 63)
politician
Zheng Yanxiong is a Chinese politician who served as director of the Hong Kong Liaison Office and secretary of the Hong Kong Work Committee of the Chinese Communist Party from January 2023 to May 2025. Previously, he was the director of the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the CPG in the HKSAR. Zheng is known for controversial statements denouncing...
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12. Peng Qinghua
1957-. (aged 69)
politician
Peng Qinghua is a Chinese politician who is currently a vice chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. He served as Party Secretary of Sichuan from March 2018 to April 2022, and was formerly the director of the Hong Kong Liaison Office from 2009 to 2012 and the Party Secretary of Guangxi from 2012 to 2018.
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13. He Chong
1987-. (aged 39)
competitive diver
He Chong is a Chinese diver. He is the 2008 Olympic Champion in the 3m springboard.
14. Li Sai-wing
Stanley Li Sai-wing, MH is a Hong Kong DAB politician who is the elected Legislative Council member for New Territories South East.
15. You Xie
1958-. (aged 68)
writer
translator
journalist
You Xie is a German politician, candidate in the 2019 European Parliament election, journalist, and author of Chinese origin.