Off the wire
• U.S. stocks open lower amid new economic data  • Spanish Socialists in turmoil as two factions face off  • China schedules Xiangshan Forum  • UNAIDS shows confidence in Namibia  • Zuma denies cabinet reshuffle  • About 100,000 Kenyans die annually due to cardiovascular diseases  • 4 refugees dead, 23 missing after boat capsizes in Aegean  • Weather forecast for world cities -- Sept. 29  • Weather forecast for major Chinese cities, regions -- Sept. 29  • Spotlight: Chinese premier's "Golden Fall" visit to America showcases China's charm as world power  
You are here: 　 Home

China confers Friendship Awards to foreign experts

Xinhua, September 29, 2016 Adjust font size:

The Chinese government on Thursday conferred its Friendship Award on 50 foreign experts from 18 countries working in China, in recognition of their contribution to China's development.

Addressing the ceremony, Chinese Vice Premier Ma Kai said China will adopt more active, open and effective policies for attracting foreign talent, protect their rights and interests, and create a better environment for their work.

China has recently integrated foreign experts work permits and alien employment licenses into foreigner's work permits and will improve work and living conditions for foreign experts.

China is in the process of implementing the 13th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development, he said, welcoming foreign experts to work with Chinese people to create a better future.

The "Friendship Award" is an annual award issued by the Chinese government to honor outstanding foreign experts in China. It was established in 1991. Endit