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Xi hails late Chinese geophysicist Huang Danian, stresses patriotism

Xinhua | Updated: 2017-05-25 16:52

BEIJING -- President Xi Jinping has asked society to learn from renowned geophysicist Huang Danian, who made outstanding contributions in education and scientific research.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a written instruction praising Huang's contributions to the nation.

Huang died of illness aged 58 on Jan 8.

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