Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his capacity as chairman of the Central Military Commission, has recognized two military units and five individuals for their outstanding contributions to national defense and technological innovation. The awards highlight China's ongoing efforts to strengthen military modernization and foster scientific advancement in security-related fields.
Troop 63920's office received a first-class citation for merit, while Troop 96712 was awarded a second-class citation. Defense science specialist Ding Yang from Troop 92853 also earned a first-class citation for technological breakthroughs. Four other researchers – Wang Haidou, Gao Yuqi, Yang Zichun, and Chen Wei – were honored with third-class citations for their work in armored warfare, medical research, naval engineering, and military medicine respectively.
The recognition comes as China continues to prioritize innovation-driven development in its armed forces. Analysts suggest such awards reinforce the importance of both operational excellence and scientific research in maintaining regional stability. The honored projects span critical areas including artificial intelligence applications, next-generation naval systems, and advanced medical support technologies.
These commendations follow recent military reforms emphasizing the integration of cutting-edge technology with traditional defense capabilities. The awards ceremony coincided with increased international attention on Asia's evolving security landscape and technological competition in defense sectors.
