From a military legend who enlisted at 17 🪖 to scientists fighting leukemia and boosting space exploration 🧬🚀, China celebrated its 75th National Day by awarding 15 extraordinary individuals with the nation’s highest honors.
Medals of Valor & Vision
Huang Zongde, 93, a decorated war veteran, received the prestigious Medal of the Republic alongside pioneers like late aerospace hero Wang Yongzhi and leukemia treatment innovator Wang Zhenyi. Wheat breeding expert Li Zhensheng, whose work helps feed millions, also earned the honor.
Ten others—including a border patrolman, educators, and Olympians—were granted national honorary titles, showcasing China’s diverse heroes. President Xi Jinping praised them as \\"beacons of inspiration\\" and urged citizens to embrace their spirit to drive China’s modernization goals.
Global Friendship in Focus
Brazil’s ex-President Dilma Rousseff received the Friendship Medal, China’s top honor for foreigners, for strengthening BRICS ties and Latin America-China relations. \\"China’s rise is a global inspiration,\\" she said, vowing to deepen cooperation.
Xi emphasized China’s commitment to \\"building a shared future for humanity,\\" blending national pride with international unity 🌍✨.
