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Xi presents China's top science award to aircraft designer, nuclear expert
By Xinhua Published: Nov 03, 2021 06:58 PM
An annual ceremony is held to honor distinguished scientists, engineers and research achievements in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 3, 2021.

An annual ceremony is held to honor distinguished scientists, engineers and research achievements in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 3, 2021.


 
President Xi Jinping on Wednesday presented China's top science award to aircraft designer Gu Songfen and nuclear expert Wang Dazhong for their outstanding contributions to scientific and technological innovation.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, awarded the medals and certificates at an annual ceremony held in Beijing to honor distinguished scientists, engineers and research achievements.