the key is that, when Prof. Hun applied for Chinese academician, what is his status with NYU ? Assistant, or associate ?

The first key is the possport record of Prof. Hun

the 2nd key is the application materials for academician of Prof. Hun.

These two are hard evidences and difficult to manipulate.

If Prof.Hun can show these two evidence to the public , and they support his own claims, Then, Fan ZhouZi has little to say, -- but to appologize to Porf. Hun.