China on Thursday honored individuals and institutions for their
contribution to grain production, agricultural technology
popularization and the fight against bird flu.
Vice Premier Hui
Liangyu attended the awarding ceremony, extended congratulation
to those honored, and encouraged them to exert more efforts to
build new socialist countryside.
The move, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, is expected
to set inspiring examples for people engaged in rural development
and ensure the sustained development in the countryside.
(Xinhua News Agency December 30, 2005)