China confirms death of hypersonic weapon expert Fang Daining, 68, in South Africa
China has confirmed the death of Fang Daining, a prominent hypersonic weapon expert and member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Fang passed away at the age of 68 due to an illness on February 27 while on a work trip in South Africa. He was recognized for his significant contributions to advanced materials and structural mechanics, and was scheduled to present at a conference in Cape Town shortly before his death. AI
