China honors top scientists with national sci-tech awards

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  Chinese President Xi Jinping has presented the country's top science

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  and technology award to two scientists at a meeting in Beijing.

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  The awardees were lithium battery pioneer Chen Lichuan and radar developer Bunde.

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  Over 250 projects and 11 scientists were selected for the 2025 National Science and Technology Awards.

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