The first China person nominated for the Nobel Prize was Lian Dewu, who was hailed as the first person close to the Nobel Prize in the history of China.

In 2007, the official website of the Nobel Foundation published some information about Nobel Prize candidates. You can query the candidates of the annual physiology or medicine prize1901-1951. Among the nominated scientists, only one is from China, and that is Lian Dewu, the pioneer of modern medicine in China and the founder of China Quarantine.

In the Dictionary of Epidemiology edited by internationally renowned epidemiologists from 65438 to 0983, Lian Dewu was the only China scientist included, which was a strong affirmation of his outstanding achievements in the field of human medicine. Lian Dewu was awarded the title of "Plague Expert" by the World Health Organization of Geneva League in 1927 for his scientific epidemic prevention practice and outstanding contribution to epidemic research.

The Nobel Foundation stipulates that the names of all scientists who are candidates, except the final winners, will not be made public, and has set a confidentiality period of 50 years. Therefore, for all kinds of rumors, such as someone being nominated as a candidate for the Nobel Prize, its authenticity must wait for 50 years before it can be confirmed.