# Yang-Mills Theory

The Strategic Geometer: Gu Chaohao and the Rise of Chinese Scientific Sovereignty

Marking the centennial of mathematician Gu Chaohao, this retrospective explores how his 'strategic' approach to science bridged the gap between theoretical geometry and national defense. From his underground revolutionary roots to his groundbreaking collaboration with C.N. Yang, Gu’s legacy continues to shape China’s mathematical and aerospace ambitions.