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Top Chinese Nuclear Scientist's Profile Mysteriously Removed

3/16/2026

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Zhao Xiangeng, a 72-year-old top Chinese nuclear weapons scientist and member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), had his profile removed from the CAE website.
Chinese media reported the change on March 15, 2026.
The exact timing of the removal remains unclear at this time.
No official explanation has been provided.

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Story summary

Zhao Xiangeng, a 72-year-old top Chinese nuclear weapons scientist and member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), had his profile removed from the CAE website.
Chinese media reported the change on March 15, 2026.
The exact timing of the removal remains unclear at this time.
No official explanation has been provided.