Science and technology workers are honored

China honored 10 research teams and 286 science and technology workers on Saturday — National Science and Technology Workers Day. Ten groups, including the team working on a third-generation gallium nitride semiconductor, were given Scientific Innovation and Advancement Award medals. Twenty-eight people, including several researchers who made contributions to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, were given award badges, while 258 workers were awarded certificates. The triennial award was first issued in 2017.