China welcomes more foreign scientists for cooperation

 　　BEIJING, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- China welcomes more foreign experts to conduct all-around scientific cooperation with the country, and supports Chinese scientists in overcoming major international scientific issues, State Councilor Liu Yandong said Tuesday.

　　Liu made the remarks when meeting with eight foreign experts that won the International Cooperation Award in Science and Technology during a high-profile ceremony held annually¹ to honor excellent scientists and research achievements.

　　Among the eight award recipients², three are from Japan, and the rest from Germany, France, Britain, the United States and Australia.

　　Liu delivered certificates to the eight scientists and thanked them for their achievements.

　　Foreign scientists, who are represented by the eight award winners, are close friends of China and friendly ambassadors for exchanges between China and foreign countries, said Liu.

　　They have bridged communication and cooperation between China and the world, and have made outstanding contributions to promoting scientific progress and economic and social development, and deepening the friendship between Chinese people and people from all over the world, said Liu

　　Liu also met with other award-winning scientists, encouraging them to strive for more achievements with scientific innovation and make more contributions to transforming the economic development mode and building China into an innovative³ nation.

　　Since 1995, China has given the International Cooperation Award in Science and Technology to a total of 74 foreign experts and one international organization.

1 annually   

adv.一年一次，每年

参考例句：

• Many migratory birds visit this lake annually.许多候鸟每年到这个湖上作短期逗留。
• They celebrate their wedding anniversary annually.他们每年庆祝一番结婚纪念日。

2 recipients   

adj.接受的；受领的；容纳的；愿意接受的n.收件人；接受者；受领者；接受器

参考例句：

• The recipients of the prizes had their names printed in the paper. 获奖者的姓名登在报上。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The recipients of prizes had their names printed in the paper. 获奖者名单登在报上。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

3 innovative   

adj.革新的，新颖的，富有革新精神的

参考例句：

• Discover an innovative way of marketing.发现一个创新的营销方式。
• He was one of the most creative and innovative engineers of his generation.他是他那代人当中最富创造性与革新精神的工程师之一。