National Medal Laureates
Isabel Crook: A life-long friend of China
Six foreigners have been awarded the Friendship Medal for their great contributions to supporting China's socialist modernization, promoting exchanges and cooperation between China and foreign countries, and safeguarding world peace.
Sun Jiadong：Chief engineer of Dongfanghong 1
The Medal of the Republic is China's highest honor. It's awarded to prominent figures who have made great contributions to the construction and the development of the People's Republic of China. As part of our series on the Republic honor laureates, CRI's Guo Yan brings us the story of Sun Jiadong. He's the chief designer of China's first satellite and has witnessed all of the significant moments in the history of China's aerospace exploration.
Guo Lanying: Legendary Folk Opera Performer
China's National Honorary Titles are awarded to 28 prominent citizens in various fields for their great contribution to the country's development. The titles include People's Scientist, People's Artist, People's Hero and People's Role Model.
Yuan Longping：Father of Hybrid Rice
The Medal of the Republic is the country's highest honor given to prominent figures who have made great contributions to the construction and the development of the People's Republic of China.
Tu Youyou: Discoverer of Artemisinin
An awarding ceremony for the national medals, the Friendship Medals, and honorary titles will be held on Sunday in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.