An exhibition commemorating the 113th anniversary of the birth of Chien-Shiung Wu, a celebrated Chinese-American nuclear physicist, opened at the Celebrity House of her hometown Taicang, East China's Jiangsu province, on May 26.

Displaying more than 100 works, the exhibition sheds new light on this trailblazing scientist, exploring not only her rigorous scholarship, but also her strong character.

In 1936, Wu went to the United States for further studies. Over nearly four decades of scientific research, she made multiple academic breakthroughs. In 1939, under Emilio Segre's guidance, she researched uranium fission products, with one of her discoveries contributing to the US Manhattan Project. She is most renowned for proving parity non-conservation, a discovery which earned her the inaugural Wolf Prize in Physics in 1978.

While living abroad, Wu often wore a cheongsam. In 1973, she and her husband returned to the Chinese mainland and were warmly greeted by Premier Zhou Enlai. Her dark-blue cheongsam, elegant and solemn, was more than just a beautiful garment — it was as a cultural emblem encapsulating her deep ties to her homeland.

Chien-Shiung Wu and her husband are warmly received by Premier Zhou Enlai in 1973. [Photo/WeChat account: tcfbgw]

A cheongsam once worn by Wu is on display at the exhibition. [Photo/WeChat account: tcfbgw]

The exhibition recreates Wu's office. [Photo/WeChat account: tcfbgw]