Hello everyone, I'm Lantai.
Today, I would like to introduce to you a Chinese scientist who was as famous as Qian Xuesen in the 1950s, and was considered by the US side to have the potential to harm the United States. This unknown scientist is Wang Kexin.
At first, I didn't know anything about Professor Wang Kexin, until I read Ms. Zhang Chunru's 2011 book "Silk: A Biography of Qian Xuesen", and I learned that in the 1950s, there was a Chinese scientist on the same level as Professor Qian Xuesen, who was regarded by the United States as one of the "only two scientists who could really hurt the United States". Of the 110 scientists, all but two of the Chinese scientists were allowed to return to Chinese mainland, while the U.S. Department of Defense remains suspicious of Wang Kexin and Qian Xuesen because of their work involving highly classified national defense programs, the memo said.
Wang Kexin, who was also subject to the United States, lost his "security clearance" in June 1950 and was considered one of the "only two scientists who could really hurt the United States" in June 1955. Surprisingly, however, Professor Wang's story is rarely covered on the Chinese Internet, making me question his choice.
Why is it said that Wang Kexin is stronger than Qian Xuesen in the field of missiles to some extent?This is not to belittle Qian Xuesen's level, but from an engineering point of view, Wang Kexin is better in terms of engineer ability. Kexin Wang is a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is responsible for the famous Goddess of Victory missile project, also known as the Naki Air Defense Missile System. This system is the first generation of American anti-aircraft missile systems, which has maintained an excellent level and was even regarded as the last line of defense of the continental United States during the Cold War.
The Niki missile system was decommissioned until its decommissioning, and the Soviet anti-aircraft missile system did not surpass its level. The reason why the US side treats Wang Kexin and Qian Xuesen on the same basis is because they are considered scientists who may pose a real threat to the United States after returning to China.
However, puzzlingly, I could not find details about Wang Kexin on the Chinese Internet. At first, I thought that he might have died shortly after returning to China, and he was unable to use his talents, so there was no relevant information on the Chinese Internet. However, with the help of my American friends, I found out that Professor Wang Kexin did not choose to return to China at all. Instead, he issued a statement on September 16, 1955, in which he expressed his reluctance to leave the United States and chose to become a U.S. citizen. After that, he returned to the Nikki anti-aircraft missile project, became a key leader, and eventually received tenure at MIT.
All this explains why Wang Kexin is relatively low-key, because he chose to stay in the United States and become an American citizen, but he is only the main person in charge of a missile program, which is common in the United States and does not require much attention.
It is worth noting that in the 1950s, there was strong racial discrimination in the United States, and even Chinese with high social status were discriminated against when buying a house. Professor Qian Xuesen also encountered this situation when he bought a house in California, and finally managed to buy a house with the help of his university colleagues. This shows that even prominent Chinese people like Qian Xuesen and Wang Kexin will inevitably experience significant discrimination in the United States. Wang Kexin, who chose to stay in the United States, showed a spirit of "spitting on his own face."
Compared with Qian Xuesen's lifelong "meritorious service, speech, and virtue", Wang Kexin's choice is low-key. Although he was once as famous as Qian Xuesen, since September 1955, the two have taken very different paths, Wang Kexin has become a small drop in the long river of history, and Qian Lao is a monument.
Overall, Wang Kexin is a great man who has quietly contributed to the field of science, and his choice, although puzzling, also shows a different kind of persistence. His outstanding contributions to the Naki anti-aircraft missile project have made him a shining star in the history of science, and even if it is rarely covered on the Chinese Internet, his contributions are deeply engraved in the temple of science.
Professor Wang Kexin's story deeply shocked and respected me. This unknown scientist has experienced many twists and turns on the road of scientific research, but he has shown admirable perseverance and talent. Together with Qian Xuesen, he is regarded by the United States as one of the two scientists who may threaten the United States, which is enough to prove his outstanding achievements in the field of missiles.
First of all, Professor Wang Kexin's role in the Naki anti-aircraft missile project is impressive. As one of the main leaders of the project, he was well known for his engineering skills in the field of missiles. The success of the Nikki missile system was not only considered the last line of defense of the continental United States during the Cold War, but also after its decommissioning, the Soviet anti-aircraft missile system failed to surpass its level. This shows that Wang Kexin has made outstanding contributions to the engineering field and has made great achievements for the US national defense cause.
However, what is even more impressive is Wang Kexin's choice in 1955. He refused to return to China and chose to become a U.S. citizen and rejoin the Naki anti-aircraft missile project. This choice, while keeping a relatively low profile, also reflects his unwavering commitment to a career in scientific research. In the United States at that time, there was a strong atmosphere of racial discrimination, and even Chinese with high social status such as Qian Xuesen were inevitably discriminated against. Wang Kexin chose to stay in the United States, and with the spirit of "spit on his own face", he fully demonstrated his love for his career and his strong resistance to difficulties.
Mr. Wang's decision, while puzzling, has also sparked reflections on why he made the choice. Perhaps in the social environment at that time, he saw the limitations and challenges that he might face in returning to China, so he made the decision to continue his scientific research career in the United States. His renewed commitment to the Naki anti-aircraft missile project, as well as his tenure at MIT, are testament to his professional achievements and deep love for science.
Compared with Qian Xuesen's fate, Wang Kexin chose a relatively low-key but fulfilling scientific research path. Qian Xuesen has become a monument in the history of science through his outstanding contributions throughout his life, and Wang Kexin has engraved his name on the palace of science with his silent dedication and excellent technical skills.
To sum up, the story of Professor Wang Kexin is a bright star in the history of science, and his outstanding contributions in the field of missiles and his persistence in scientific research are deeply respected. His choice, though unusual, shows a scientist's unwavering conviction and endless love for his career in difficult times.
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