China's top respiratory expert wins first 'Being Edinburgh' award

China's top respiratory expert Zhong Nanshan has won the University of Edinburgh's first-ever "Being Edinburgh" award, the university said in a statement on Thursday.

"The relevance of Zhong's achievements and his ongoing work as part of the Chinese response to COVID-19 resonated with our community, especially alumni living and working in China, and students whose families and friends were caught up in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic," read the statement.

Zhong not only showed academic and professional excellence, but also dedication and integrity, said Grace Guan, the university's regional director for East Asia.

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