BEIJING, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee decided to award the July 1 Medal for the first time as the CPC celebrates its centenary this year, according to a circular issued by the General Office of the CPC Central Committee.
The CPC Central Committee will also honor outstanding Party members, exemplary Party workers, and advanced community-level Party organizations from across the country, it said.
The document specified the number of candidates, requirements and selection procedures for the July 1 Medal and other national awards, noting that the criteria should focus on candidates' contributions. Enditem
