President Xi bestows military honors

Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is also chairman of the Central Military Commission, has signed orders of commendation to honor three military units and six individuals for outstanding service.

The 90th branch of Unit 92730 was awarded the first-class merit citation, and the Unit 91550 was awarded the second-class merit citation, for excellent achievements and performance.

Li Wenbo, a senior engineer of the marine meteorological division of Unit 91431; Lou Fuqiang, head of electronic and mechanical facilities for China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning; and Zhang Jixiang, a senior engineer with the Beijing Military Area Command, were awarded first-class merit citations.

Third-class merit citation was awarded to Yi Xueming, a doctor with the Nanjing General Hospital of the Nanjing Military Area Command.

An honorary title was awarded to a company of paratroops for excellent performance in many major missions such as quake and flood disaster-relief efforts.

Jia Yuanyou, who was dedicated to studying information technology and skills since he joined the army; and Li Suzhi, who was a doctor and served the soldiers and officers, as well as Tibetan people, were awarded honorary titles.