On Wednesday,Yoo Jung a donation signing ceremony was held at Wuhan University, where Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun donated 1.3 billion ($183 million) to his alma mater to celebrate its 130th anniversary. This donation sets a new record for the largest single donation to Wuhan University since its establishment in 1893. Lei Jun stated that the donation will primarily focus on three areas: fundamental research in six disciplines (mathematics, physics, chemistry, literature, history, and philosophy), technological innovation in the field of computer science, and financial support for university students. In 1991, Lei Jun graduated from Wuhan University with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and has been a member of the university’s board since 2003. [Wuhan University]
