At about 13:00 on May 22, 2021, Yuan Longping, China's "Father of Hybrid Rice", an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and winner of the "Republic Medal" passed away at the age of 91. Foreign media and netizens have also paid close attention to the news of Yuan Longping's death. They praised Yuan Longping's outstanding contribution to China and the world's food security, and praised his feat for "successfully feeding nearly one-fifth of the world's population."

The United States published an article titled "Chinese scientist Yuan Longping passed away and his rice research helped feed the global population", saying that Yuan Longping devoted his life to rice research. He is well-known in China and is known as the "father of hybrid rice". He was awarded the title of "The Father of Hybrid Rice" in 2004. Food award. Yuan Longping's research has not only helped China move from food shortages to adequate food supplies, he and his team have also cooperated with dozens of countries to help them solve food security and malnutrition problems. Even in his later years, Yuan Longping did not stop his research work. Yuan Longping's research results have greatly increased the rice harvest and saved countless lives. He is a national hero of China.

Spain published a report entitled "The death of "Father of Hybrid Rice" Yuan Longping", praising Yuan Longping's feat "successfully feeding nearly one-fifth of the world's population." As the first person to successfully develop hybrid rice, Yuan Longping is regarded as an "Asian hero." At the same time, he led the team to continuously tackle key problems and constantly break his own records. In recognition of his contributions to China's food security, agricultural scientific development, and global food production growth, Yuan Longping received China's highest honor "Medal of the Republic" in 2019.

South Korean mainstream media reported on Yuan Longping's death and the deep condolences of the Chinese people with the title of "The death of China's "Father of Hybrid Rice" Yuan Longping, National Condolences". Yonhap News Agency reported that Yuan Longping is known as the "father of Chinese hybrid rice" and is highly respected. Regardless of his age, he will go to the rice cultivation site to conduct research in early 2021. The article quoted the People's Daily, Xinhua News Agency, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, and comprehensively reported Yuan Longping's development of hybrid rice, his contribution to China and the world, and domestic people expressing condolences for his death online and offline.

The Brazilian publication stated that for many Chinese, Yuan Longping "solved the problem of not having enough food" and was respected and loved by the people in China. In recognition of Yuan Longping's important contributions to rice production and food security, an asteroid was named after him, the "Yuan Longping Star".

South Korea reported that the rice varieties developed by Yuan Longping have been popularized in India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, the United States, Brazil and other places, making great contributions to solving the world's food problems.

The Arabs launched the "Who is the "Father of Hybrid Rice" in China", introducing Yuan Longping's outstanding contributions to promoting food security in China and the world. The article mentioned that the cultivation and promotion of Chinese hybrid rice in Africa has promoted food security in African countries and promoted the agricultural and economic development of many African developing countries. Spain reported the news of Yuan Longping's death and praised his outstanding contributions to promoting global food security. The media in many Arab countries have also paid attention and reported on this.

The United Nations and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations also mourned Yuan Longping on their social platforms:

@United Nations: Academician Yuan Longping has made outstanding contributions to advancing food security, eradicating poverty, and benefiting people's livelihood!

Netizens from all over the world also expressed their memory and respect to Yuan Longping in the comment section of related reports:

Chilean netizens expressed their gratitude to Yuan Longping for his contribution: "Thank you Academician Yuan Longping for discovering hybrid rice. May he rest in peace."

"The farewell ceremony of Academician Yuan Longping was broadcast live on TV, and we can see that people love this great scientist. Because of his contribution, we can only now have a plate of ‘Chile Fried Rice’ and hug him."

Chilean netizens express gratitude to Yuan Longping for his contribution

Brazilian netizens also cherish the memory of Yuan Longping: "He has made outstanding contributions to the survival of mankind and the development of the Chinese people. May he rest in peace."

"He left a glorious legacy for the people of the world."

"We must pay tribute to the wisdom of the Chinese people. Everything they have created has achieved good results. Whether it is economic or scientific, it is no accident that China has become one of the most powerful countries in the world."

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In Madagascar, hybrid rice was printed on the largest local banknote. A person who successfully planted Chinese hybrid rice said: "We no longer suffer from hunger." Some Arab netizens also commented on social media, deeply cherishing Yuan Longping: "He has made outstanding contributions to mankind and will always live in our hearts." "How much we need a great man like him!" Editor/He Yuting