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Story summary
- Nie Weiping, a renowned Go master in China, died in Beijing at age 73.
- He rose to fame after defeating Japan's top players in the 1985 Japan-China Super Go, becoming a national hero.
- His triumph sparked celebrations in Tiananmen Square, symbolizing China's resurgence after the Cultural Revolution.
- Known as the "Go Sage," he popularized the game, acknowledged AI's impact on Go, and said the game remains culturally significant.
