Wu Jun

Wu Jun, born in Beijing in 1967, is a computer scientist, bestselling author, and Silicon Valley venture investor. He graduated from Tsinghua University and Johns Hopkins University, where he earned a doctorate in computer science. He previously served as a senior research scientist at Google and as vice president of Tencent, and was a principal designer of Google's Chinese, Japanese, and Korean search algorithms. His writing spans technology, social culture, and humanistic reflection. Five of his works are carried here, including The Tongzhi Restoration: The Last Resistance of Chinese Conservatism, 1862–1874; Scenic Cultural Power: Interpreting Urban Development through the New Chicago School; Smart Optical Networks: Key Technologies, Applications, and Future Evolution; Cultivating the Mind; and The Deer People Speak: Essential E-commerce Customer Service Skills. These titles cover social culture, social science, computer science, Eastern philosophy, and management. He is known for turning specialized subjects into clear, readable narratives that balance informational density with accessibility.