Top Chinese Scientists Shine: Xue Qikun and Li Deren Take home the Nation's Highest Science Award

The outstanding accomplishments of both scientists highlight China's dedication to global scientific innovation and excellence.

China's top scientific recognition, the State Preeminent Science and Technology Award, was conferred to experts Li Deren and Xue Qikun on Monday at the National Science and Technology Award Conference in Beijing.

Li Deren, a well-known geospatial information specialist, was honored for his crucial contributions to China's technological advancements in Earth observation. As an academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and several other esteemed institutions, Li has spearheaded China's advancements in satellite remote sensing and high-precision global positioning. China's position as a leader in Earth observation has been strengthened by his team's breakthrough in developing automated, high-precision measurement devices, which represents a significant accomplishment in the field.

Meanwhile, Xue Qikun, who is recognized for his achievements in condensed matter physics, earned honor for his groundbreaking research in high-temperature superconductivity and quantum anomalous Hall effect. His achievements, such as interface-enhanced superconductivity, earned him global recognition and placed Chinese labs at the epicenter of condensed matter physics research.

The outstanding accomplishments of both scientists highlight China's dedication to global scientific innovation and excellence. The award ceremony acknowledged their remarkable accomplishments, honoring their transformative contributions to their respective domains and reaffirming China's standing as a global leader in research and technological advancement.