On September 8, a national commendation ceremony was held at the Great Hall of the People. At 10:00 a.m., the ceremony began with the national anthem being played and sung. The audience stood in silence to pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives and compatriots who died of COVID-19.

Li Zhanshu read the order of the President of the People's Republic of China

According to the order of the president, Zhong Nanshan was awarded the Medal of the Republic in accordance with the decision of the 21st Session of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress, in order to grandly commend the exemplary figures who have made outstanding contributions in the fight against COVID-19 and promote their lofty qualities of loyalty, responsibility and dedication. Zhang Boli, Zhang Dingyu and Chen Wei were awarded the national honorary title of "People's Heroes".

Honour guard escort the national Medal of Honor and national Title of Honor.

In the sound of "Salute to the Heroes of the Motherland", Xi Jinping awarded medals and medals to the winners of national medals and national honorary titles, shook hands with them and expressed congratulations.

Zhong Nanshan

Zhang Boli

Zhang Dingyu

Chen Wei

Four winners of national medals and national honorary titles were invited to the rostrum to take their seats, and there was a burst of warm applause. Salute to the backbone of the country, your exploits, the people will always remember!