China marks 40th anniversary of reform and opening-up

The award recipients stand on the rostrum during a grand gathering to celebrate the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 18, 2018. The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council awarded the personnel who have made outstanding contributions to China's reform and opening-up at the gathering. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)