Source: South China Morning PostChinese Vice-Premier Liu He has called for further reform of the country’s controversial honours system for top scientists as it prioritises self-reliance amid its trade and tech rivalry with the United States.Liu met top science academics in Guangzhou on Tuesday to discuss the progress of reform of the country’s most prestigious awards system for top scientists, known as yuanshi, or academicians. While noting improvements since reforms were first mooted nearly a decade ago, Liu said more…Read More