Huang Xuhua
Huang Xuhua was a prominent Chinese engineer and academic, best known as the chief designer of China's first-generation nuclear submarines. Born on March 12, 1926, in Guangdong Province, he dedicated his life to the advancement of China's naval capabilities. After studying shipbuilding at National Chiao Tung University, he joined the Communist Party of China in 1949. Huang's exceptional skills and political integrity led him to be recruited for top-secret nuclear submarine projects starting in 1958, where he played a crucial role in overcoming significant technological challenges. Over his distinguished career, he received numerous accolades, including the Republic Medal and China's highest scientific honor, the State Supreme Science and Technology Award. Huang passed away on February 6, 2025, at the age of 99, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the field of naval engineering.
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Huang Xuhua was recognized for his contributions as the chief designer of China's first nuclear submarine.
“为开创人类发展更加美好的未来助力” --时政--人民网
China· 2025-12-15
Huang Xuhua is celebrated for his contributions to the development of China's nuclear submarines and is referred to as a national hero.
科学家精神百场讲坛走进青岛中国石油大学（华东） _光明网China· 2025-10-31
Huang Xuhua was invited to sit beside Xi Jinping during a national conference on spiritual civilization.
学习原声·重阳｜尊老敬老情--时政--人民网China· 2025-10-29
Huang Xuhua is the chief designer of China's nuclear submarines, reflecting on his regrets during a scene in the play 'Deep Sea'.
【人民需要这样的文艺家㊾】周振天：在时代潮头书写新传奇 _光明网China· 2025-06-22
Huang Xuhua has devoted thirty years to underwater research, contributing his life’s work to the nation.
心中始终有一盏明亮的灯（人民论坛） --观点--人民网China· 2025-04-14
Huang Xuhua, known as the 'father of China's nuclear submarines', passed away recently, leaving a legacy that has inspired many.
中国发展最大的“耐心资本”--观点--人民网China· 2025-02-24
Huang Xuhua is acknowledged for his work in submarine technology and engineering.
以法为翼 逐梦科海--经济·科技--人民网China· 2025-02-22
Huang Xuhua was the chief designer of China's first nuclear submarine and a recipient of the Republic Medal.
走进“老船长”的心海--党史-中国共产党新闻网China· 2025-02-16
Huang Xuhua was a prominent scientist who dedicated his life to the development of China's nuclear submarines.
送别黄旭华，再听一次他的“深潜”人生 _光明网China· 2025-02-10Huang Xuhua was a prominent nuclear submarine engineer and the chief designer of China's first generation of nuclear submarines.
“深潜”，融进祖国的江海——追念中国第一代核潜艇工程总设计师黄旭华院士 _光明网China· 2025-02-09Huang Xuhua was a prominent engineer and the chief designer of China's first generation of nuclear submarines.
中国第一代核潜艇工程总设计师黄旭华院士逝世China· 2025-02-09