Zhao Xiangeng

Zhao Xiangeng, 72, is a prominent Chinese nuclear weapons scientist and a former member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), China's highest academic body for engineering science and technology. He is newsworthy because his profile page has recently disappeared from the CAE's website. The removal date is unknown. This event has sparked speculation and interest, given Zhao's expertise in nuclear weapons. The disappearance of his profile, along with those of other top Chinese experts in related fields like radar and missiles, raises questions about potential reasons, ranging from routine website updates to more significant issues. The incident highlights the opaque nature of information control and the sensitivity surrounding defense-related expertise in China.