Two Chinese scientists, material expert Shi Changxu and hematologist Wang Zhenyi, won China's top science award Friday for their outstanding contributions to scientific and technological innovation.

The two scientists, both from the Chinese Academy of Engineering, were each awarded 5 million yuan (about $757,600) and certificates which were presented by President Hu Jintao at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

China has given the annual State Top Scientific and Technological Award to elite scientists and researchers for eleven consecutive years since 2000.

(Xinhua News Agency January 14, 2011)