Lưu Diệc Đình

Lưu Diệc Đình is a prominent figure in Chinese education and culture, known for her inspiring story as the subject of the bestselling book 'Em phải đến Harvard học kinh tế' ('The Girl Who Had to Go to Harvard to Study Economics'). Born in Chengdu, Sichuan, she gained national attention in 1999 when she received a full scholarship to Harvard University, becoming a symbol of the study abroad movement in China. Diệc Đình excelled academically, eventually earning a degree in Applied Mathematics and Economics, and has since built a successful career in finance, co-founding American Swiss Capital. Her upbringing, characterized by rigorous training and high expectations from her mother, Lưu Vệ Hoa, sparked debates about educational practices in China.