The Party Central Committee decided to launch the "Republic Medal" and national honorary title selection and awards, and grandly commended
　　Zhong Nanshan as a "Republic Medal" recommended candidate for the
　　"Republic Medal". Recommended candidates for national honorary titles

　　The Office of the Party and National Meritorious Recognition Work Committee yesterday issued a public announcement on the recommended candidates for the "Medal of the Republic" and the National Honorary Title. The announcement stated that in order to solemnly commend the outstanding contributions to the fight against the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the Party Central Committee decided to launch The "Republic Medal" and national honorary titles are selected and awarded. There is a total of 1 "Republic Medal" recommended candidates and 3 national honorary titles recommended candidates. According to CCTV News

　　Recommended candidates for the "Medal of the Republic"

　　Zhong Nanshan, male, Han nationality, member of the Communist Party of China, born in October 1936, from Xiamen, Fujian, director of the National Respiratory Disease Clinical Medicine Research Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, representative of the 11th and 12th National People's Congress , Member of the Eighth, Ninth and Tenth CPPCC National Committee. He has been committed to the research, prevention and treatment of major respiratory infectious diseases and chronic respiratory diseases for a long time, with fruitful results and outstanding achievements.

　　After the outbreak of the new coronary pneumonia, he dared to speak up, proposed the phenomenon of "person-to-person transmission", emphasized strict prevention and control, led the writing of new coronary pneumonia diagnosis and treatment plans, and made outstanding contributions in epidemic prevention and control, critical illness treatment, and scientific research. Won the first prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award and the titles of "National Advanced Worker" and "Reform Pioneer".

　　Zhang Boli, male, Han nationality, member of the Communist Party of China, born in Ningjin, Hebei in February 1948, deputy secretary of the party committee and president of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and representative of the 11th, 12th, and 13th National People's Congress. He has been committed to the modernization of Chinese medicine for a long time, laying the foundation for the standardization of quality education of Chinese medicine and international education, and promoting the inheritance and innovation of Chinese medicine.

　　After the outbreak of the new coronary pneumonia, he presided over the research and formulation of a treatment plan for integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine, guided Chinese medicine in the whole process of intervention in the treatment of new coronary pneumonia, and achieved remarkable results and made major contributions to the prevention and control of the epidemic. Won the first prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award and the titles of "National Outstanding Communist Party Member" and "National Advanced Worker".

　　Recommended candidates for national honorary titles (in order of strokes of last name)

　　Zhang Dingyu, male, Han nationality, member of the Communist Party of China, born in December 1963, from Queshan, Henan, deputy director of the Health Commission of Hubei Province, president of Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital. He has been working in the medical front line for a long time. He led a team to Wenchuan earthquake relief and participated in international medical assistance many times. On December 29, 2019, after receiving the first batch of 7 patients with unexplained pneumonia, he immediately set up an isolation ward, took the lead in collecting samples for virus testing, organizing mobilization of body donations, gaining time for the confirmation of the new crown virus, and for the development of new crown pneumonia Pathological research has created conditions.

　　As a patient with frostbite, he led the charge and led the cadres and staff of Jinyintan Hospital to treat more than 2,800 patients with new coronary pneumonia, and made significant contributions to winning the defense war in Hubei and Wuhan. Won the title of "Advanced Individual in the Prevention and Control of New Coronary Pneumonia in the National Health System".

　　Chen Wei, female, Han nationality, member of the Communist Party of China, born in February 1966, from Lanxi, Zhejiang, director and researcher of the Institute of Bioengineering, Academy of Military Medicine, Academy of Military Sciences. Representative of the 12th National People's Congress, member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. She has been committed to the research of biological hazard prevention and control for a long time, and has developed our army's first new biological drug for SARS prevention "recombinant human interferon ω" and the world's first Ebola vaccine with a new drug certificate.

　　After the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia, she immediately rushed to Wuhan to carry out scientific research and prevention and control guidance tasks, and made major achievements in basic research, vaccine and protective drug research and development, and made major contributions to epidemic prevention and control. Won the titles of "Advanced Individual in the Prevention and Treatment of SARS in the Army" and "Top Ten Outstanding Youths in the Country".

　　Interpretation 1

　　Who can get the "Republic Medal"?

　　Granted in accordance with the law, the winner must "establish outstanding merit"

　　Last year was the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The Central Committee of the Party decided for the first time to conduct a centralized selection and awarding of national medals and national honorary titles, grandly commending a group of exemplary figures who have made outstanding contributions to the construction and development of the People’s Republic of China.

　　In 2019, 8 people were awarded the "Medal of the Republic" for the first time, namely Yu Min, Shen Jilan, Sun Jiadong, Li Yannian, Zhang Fuqing, Yuan Longping, Huang Xuhua, and Tu Youyou.

　　Regarding the award of national medals and national honorary titles, the "Law of the People's Republic of China on National Medals and National Honorary Titles" passed at the 18th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 12th National People's Congress on December 27, 2015 clearly stipulated.

　　Article 3 of the law stipulates that the state establishes the "Medal of the Republic" to award outstanding individuals who have made great contributions to the construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics and defended the country and established outstanding merits.

　　In addition to meeting the requirements of the law, what qualities should a person who can be awarded the "Republic Medal" have?

　　The person in charge of the Office of the Party and National Meritorious Commendation Committee clearly stated that the national medal and national honorary title are the highest honors in the country. The "Medal of the Republic" is awarded to outstanding people who have made great contributions to the cause of the party, the country and the people, established outstanding meritorious services, have high moral qualities, and are recognized by the masses.

　　Sun Jiadong, who was awarded the "Republic Medal" for the first time, is one of the pioneers of China's artificial satellite technology and deep space exploration technology. He served as the chief designer of the first phase of the lunar exploration project and made breakthroughs in basic satellite technology, satellite return technology, and geostationary satellite launch for China. Make outstanding contributions to fixed-point technology, navigation satellite networking technology and basic deep-space exploration technology.

　　Yuan Longping is known as the "father of hybrid rice". He invented the "three-line method" indica hybrid rice, successfully developed the "two-line method" hybrid rice, and created a super hybrid rice technology system, which is a great contribution to China’s food security and agricultural sciences. Make outstanding contributions to development and world food supply.

　　Interpretation 2

　　How often is the "Medal of the Republic" awarded?

　　Generally awarded once every five years, and can be awarded in time when necessary

　　This year, Zhong Nanshan became the recommended candidates for the "Medal of the Republic", and Zhang Boli, Zhang Dingyu, and Chen Wei became the recommended candidates for national honorary titles and entered the publicity stage. So, what are the steps for the selection and award of the "Republic Medal"?

　　When the candidates for the "Medal of the Republic" were selected in 2019, the person in charge of the Office of the Party and National Meritorious Commendation Committee made an explanation to the public on relevant issues. The person in charge introduced that the nomination and selection work is under the leadership of the Party Central Committee, and the Party and National Meritorious Commendation Working Committee is responsible for overall coordination. After nomination, review, and inspection, it enters the publicity stage.

　　This year’s public announcement also explained the selection of candidates-“On the basis of repeated comparisons and selections and collective research by relevant regions and departments, after organized inspections and overall consideration, one candidate for the'Republic Medal' was produced, and three nationals Suggested candidates for honorary titles."

　　Is the "Medal of the Republic" selected and awarded every year? When China launched the first centralized selection and awarding of national medals and national honorary titles in 2019, the person in charge of the Office of the Party and National Meritorious Honor Commendation Committee explained this issue: "National medals and national honorary titles are generally awarded once every 5 years. , To be carried out on the anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on the fifth and tenth anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, and can be awarded in time when necessary."

　　Beijing News reporter Wu Wei