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Mr Sun Wen-Hsien, of Chiu Chang Foundation, was presented with a BH Neumann Award at his bookshop in central Taipei, on Friday 13 April, 2012.

Mr Sun is shown receiving this award from Professor Taylor.

Citation

Wen-Hsien Sun is a philanthropic mathematics book publisher in Taipei, who runs the largest mathematics bookshops in Beijing and Taipei. He holds WFNMC’s Erdos Award for his work in helping talented Taiwan students. He is one of the mainstays of regional events including International Youth Intercity Mathematics Contest and makes other international events available to Taiwan students, such as the International Mathematics Tournament of Towns. He is hosting the International Mathematics Competition in Taipei in 2012. He introduced the AMC to Taiwan and is the Taiwan National Director for the AMC.

Peter Taylor

Friday 13 April 2012