Xi Jinping Awards Top Scientists for Contributions to Defense and Tech
Quick Look
- President Xi Jinping awarded top scientists, including Ben De for his work on China's first airborne pulse-Doppler fire-control radar, at a ceremony in Beijing.
- Xi emphasized the importance of scientific and technological self-reliance during the 15th five-year plan period.
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Why It Matters
President Xi Jinping presented awards to scientists for their contributions to national defense and technology, stressing the importance of scientific self-reliance.
And Ben De, who led the development of China’s first airborne pulse-Doppler fire-control radar – a core sensor for fighter aircraft – also won for his contributions to national defence and security.
President Xi Jinping presented the pair with the awards at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday.
Addressing the ceremony, Xi said that China’s 15th five-year plan period would be critical for “building a powerhouse in science and technology”, and the country must “seize historical opportunities”.
He also said that China must “accelerate high-level scientific and technological self-reliance” and “solidly support and lead Chinese modernisation through scientific and technological innovation”.
Open Questions
- What specific technologies were highlighted beyond radar?
- What are the key goals of the 15th five-year plan for science and technology?
