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Prominent Scientist Zhang Jinshui Dies at 47

3/20/2026

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Zhang Jinshui, a prominent remote-sensing scientist and Beijing Normal University professor, died in Beijing on March 9 at 47.
He advanced China's food security through satellite technology at Beijing Normal University.
A memorial was held on March 11, and his obituary was removed from the university site.
Reports indicate death stemmed from illness and an accident, with a former student citing a degenerative neurological disease and a fall.

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Zhang Jinshui, a prominent remote-sensing scientist and Beijing Normal University professor, died in Beijing on March 9 at 47.
He advanced China's food security through satellite technology at Beijing Normal University.
A memorial was held on March 11, and his obituary was removed from the university site.
Reports indicate death stemmed from illness and an accident, with a former student citing a degenerative neurological disease and a fall.