President Xi Jinping presented award certificates to them at an annual ceremony held in Beijing to honor distinguished scientists and research achievements.

The two heads of state will further strengthen bilateral ties by reviewing past achievements and outlining a direction for future cooperation.

China’s development has been met with increasing global optimism as the nation’s performance in international affairs wins more recognition, a survey showed.

Chinese scientists on Monday dismissed rumors of possible dangers caused by the country’s retired space station Tiangong-1.

China is expected to get over “middle-income trap” around 2023, given the huge space and potential for development, said a report issued on Jan. 7.

According to the NDRC, China will be a “smart-vehicle power” before 2035, whose standards of smart vehicle manufacturing will be used worldwide.