On the other hand, Eastern people differ from Westerners in some cultural traits, Prof Yang pointed out. For example, physicists in the United States are generally bolder in putting forward fresh views and challenging existing authorities.

• 另一方面，杨教授认为西方传统与东方传统有不同的内涵，他提出在美国的物理学界，会比较勇敢提出新的看法，敢于挑战学术权威。