42 significant contributors honored medals and titles
'Outstanding contributor to diplomatic work':
Li Daoyu, diplomat, born August 1932
Li is a diplomat who has made great contributions to China's decision-making. During Li's tenure as UN representative, he handled China's roles in complex international issues, such as the first Gulf War, and helped strengthen China's voice in the world. As former Chinese ambassador to the United States, he helped maintain healthy Sino-US relations and safeguarded China's interests.
'Outstanding contributor to cultural relics protection':
Fan Jinshi, archaeologist, born July 1938
Fan Jinshi is an archaeologist who has devoted herself to research and study in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu province. She is an explorer and a guardian of Dunhuang's cultural relics. Based in the desert regions, she established a chronological catalog of the Mogao Caves, which facilitated the scientific protection of the ancient formations. She was honored as a National Excellent Communist Party Member and rated as a national advanced worker.
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