Since the 21st century, the Qian Xuesen Question has been a phenomenon − level event in the field of education. From when Qian Xuesen put forward the question in to when his relevant remarks were summarized as the Qian Xuesen Question, and then to the heated discussions it triggered, different versions of the Qian Xuesen Question have emerged. This paper focuses on sorting out the origins and development of various versions, and clarifies the false "additions". On this basis, it points out that the significance of the Qian Xuesen Question lies in guiding people to focus on the innovation of China's training model for outstanding talents, and promoting the education sector to take actions.At the same time, the Qian Xuesen Question is an open issue, which will be accompanied by the Chinese nation's desire for outstanding talents, and will not come to an end in the short term.

Qian Xuesen Question  /  original formulation  /  evolution of versions  /  responses from various sides