Huang Xuhua, the pioneering engineer behind China's first nuclear submarine and a recipient of the nation's highest scientific honor, passed away at 99 in Wuhan this week. His groundbreaking work in the 1970s laid the foundation for China's naval advancements, earning him the title \"Father of the Nuclear Submarine.\"
Huang, who received the 2020 State Preeminent Science and Technology Award, dedicated his life to strengthening China's maritime capabilities. His submarine design marked a leap in self-reliance during a pivotal era, blending engineering brilliance with patriotism.
Tributes poured in online, with netizens calling him a \"guardian of the sea\" and \"hero of our times.\" While details about memorial services remain private, state media highlighted his humility: \"I’m just a sailor on the ship of national progress,\" he once said.
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Huang Xuhua, Father of China’s First Nuclear Submarine, Dies at 99
His groundbreaking work in the 1970s laid the foundation for China's naval advancements, earning him the title \"Father of the Nuclear Submarine.\"
Huang, who received the 2020 State Preeminent Science and Technology Award, dedicated his life to strengthening China's maritime capabilities. His submarine design marked a leap in self-reliance during a pivotal era, blending engineering brilliance with patriotism.
Tributes poured in online, with netizens calling him a \"guardian of the sea\" and \"hero of our times.\" While details about memorial services remain private, state media highlighted his humility: \"I’m just a sailor on the ship of national progress,\" he once said.
