Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Sunday paid a visit to Hou Xianglin and
Wang Daheng, academicians of the
Chinese
Academy of Sciences and
Chinese Academy of
Engineering.
Wen, also member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau
of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC),
extended his greetings to the two senior scientists on behalf of
the CPC Central Committee and the State Council.
Hou, 91, is one of the trailblazers in oil refining technologies.
He has served a number of institutions and organizations, including
the prestigious Tsinghua University, the Ministry of Petroleum
Industry, the China Petrochemical Corporation and the Chinese
Petroleum Society.
The premier met with Hou at his home and encouraged him to make
greater contributions to the development of China's oil industry.
Wen said that with the increasing development of China's economy,
the petroleum consumption in the country has also experienced a
rapid growth, urging Hou to play an active role in this field.
Wen also visited Wang's home. Wang, an 88-year-old scientist
renowned in the field of applied optics, has made great
contributions to the founding and development of applied optics,
optical engineering, optical fine machinery, laser technology and
other subjects of optical science.
Wen said he has received Wang's suggestions on the development of
China's aviation industry, which highlighted professional
cultivation and advanced research.
The premier also expressed his thanks to the two scientists for
their persisting concern and support for the country's scientific
and technological causes despite their senior ages.
(Xinhua News Agency May 26, 2003)