Beijing Women's Federation

To recognize outstanding achievements, establish role models, and inspire women across the nation to strengthen their confidence and forge ahead with determination, the All-China Women’s Federation issued a commendation decision calling on women to achieve great accomplishments through hard work and win the future through innovation, continuously opening new horizons in advancing Chinese modernization. Twelve collectives from Beijing have been awarded the prestigious National March 8th Red-Banner Collective title. Let us learn about their inspiring stories.

 

Beijing Medical Women’s Association (BMWA)

Founded in 2001, the Beijing Medical Women's Association (BMWA) is a leading organization for women professionals in the capital’s healthcare sector. Remaining true to its founding mission, the Association has united and guided female medical workers across Beijing, encouraging them to remain rooted on the front lines of healthcare and deeply engaged in their specialized fields. Its members have made active contributions in clinical treatment, public health, health education, public welfare services, and academic exchange.

BMWA has established 12 specialized branches covering disciplines such as internal medicine, gynecology, pediatrics, and others. While continuously enhancing their professional expertise, members have actively devoted themselves to public welfare initiatives. Over the past three years, the Association has organized nearly 100 free clinics and health education activities, reaching as distant as Xizang, Ningxia, and Xinjiang, as well as Beijing’s suburban districts, communities, universities, and enterprises, benefiting tens of thousands of people.

The 2nd UK-China Longevity Economy Forum, hosted by the UK Department for Business and Trade and co‑organized by the China Management Science Society Health Care Administration Committee, was successfully held, showcasing the professional excellence of Chinese women physicians on the international stage. Meanwhile, the Aerospace Difficult Case Discussion Forum, organized by the China Ultrasound Medicine Administration Committee, has become a nationally recognized online academic brand, attracting more than one million participants annually.

Guided by the mission of safeguarding public health, BMWA has devoted dedication, compassion, and expertise to advancing the health and well-being of women and children and promoting the high‑quality development of healthcare in the capital.

 

Algorithm Department of Beijing Racobit Electronic Information Technology Co., Ltd.

The Algorithm Department of Beijing Racobit Electronic Information Technology Co., Ltd. has undertaken major responsibilities in multiple national‑level scientific research projects, demonstrating exceptional innovation capabilities. In the face of foreign technology blockades and critical “chokepoint” challenges, the team has adhered to the principle of independent innovation and achieved a series of major breakthroughs in radar systems and satellite applications.

In the development of long‑range, high‑precision detection radar systems, the team overcame technical bottlenecks that traditional algorithms had been unable to solve. Through sustained research and technological innovation, they achieved a leap from technological catch-up to international leadership, significantly enhancing China’s key capabilities in long‑range strike surveillance and monitoring.

In satellite applications, the team has participated in the independent development of an onboard real‑time processing system and dedicated chip for SAR satellites. By miniaturizing ground‑based “closet‑sized” equipment into a compact on‑orbit chip, they filled a critical domestic gap and achieved a true “0 to 1” breakthrough, significantly improving China’s Earth‑observation capability and operational timeliness.

The team’s innovations have been widely applied in national strategic fields such as defense, security, disaster prevention, and disaster mitigation, providing vital technological support for safeguarding national security and maintaining social stability.

Throughout the research and development process, team members have remained on the front lines of testing year-round. Undeterred by hardship, they traveled to remote islands, deserts, and other harsh environments to conduct field experiments, overcoming extreme conditions such as scorching heat and sandstorms to ensure the reliable operation of complex systems.

 

Advanced Liquid Propulsion Combustion R&D Team, No. 11 Institute (Beijing), Sixth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Confronted with urgent, complex, and high‑risk tasks, the team has fully demonstrated the unique strengths of female aerospace professionals—diligence, resilience, and meticulous precision. Guided by the mission of building China into a leading aerospace power, they have taken on major responsibilities in the field of liquid propulsion and repeatedly overcome formidable challenges and achieved remarkable breakthroughs.

The team is responsible for the research and development of the liquid hydrogen-liquid oxygen engine combustion systems—the “heart” of multiple launch vehicle series, including the Long March-5, Long March-9, and Long March-10. By overcoming critical “chokepoint” challenges such as ultra‑stable combustion and developing lightweight yet heat-resilient nozzles capable of withstanding extreme temperatures, the team has provided many innovations that have powered the construction of China’s space station and supported the Tianwen‑1 Mars exploration mission.

The team has also tackled a series of key technical challenges related to ultra‑high‑thrust hydrogen‑oxygen engines, including efficient and stable combustion, thermal protection, and ignition technologies. These breakthroughs have laid the propulsion foundation for the leapfrog development of heavy‑lift launch vehicles and have strongly supported future national strategic goals such as lunar base construction and deep‑space exploration.

In the frontier field of advanced propulsion, the team has demonstrated pioneering spirit by successfully carrying out long‑duration stable thermal tests of a new hydrogen‑oxygen continuous detonation engine. By overcoming key ignition challenges for next‑generation propulsion systems, they have helped secure a strategic advantage in future technological competition.

Through wisdom, perseverance, and dedication, the team has left a profound mark on the journey of building major national aerospace capabilities, fully demonstrating the responsibility and excellence of aerospace scientists and engineers in advancing the nation’s strategic technologies in the new era.

 

Joint Research Team for Large Models in the National Defense Field, CETC Intelligent Science and Technology Research Institute

Focused on national strategic needs, the team has systematically advanced the development of large-scale models for the national defense sector through technological innovation in artificial intelligence. As the lead unit, the team has collaborated with national laboratories and leading universities to tackle key technical challenges and has successfully secured multiple major national projects.

Relying on a self-developed artificial intelligence platform, the team has constructed large‑scale models capable of understanding specialized modalities. These models serve as a foundational pillar for cultivating new quality productive forces and empowering new quality combat capabilities, enabling the sustained development and application of innovative technologies.

The team has actively promoted the practical implementation of its achievements within user organizations and has repeatedly provided technical support for major national events, fully demonstrating the excellence and dedication of women professionals in the defense industry in the new era.

The team has established a comprehensive matrix of core technological achievements, securing more than 20 authorized invention patents, over 10 software copyrights, and publishing more than 30 high‑quality academic papers in the field of artificial intelligence. Their independently developed models have won multiple honors, including First Prize in the Third National Large-Model Application Invitational Competition and First Place in the Intelligent Algorithm Track of the National Wargaming Simulation Contest.

 

Beijing Fangshan District Urban Management Command Center

The Beijing Fangshan District Urban Management Command Center is responsible for district‑wide “respond‑to‑appeals” services and grid‑based governance. In recent years, the Center has taken on major responsibilities within the integrated “hotline + grid” system, maintaining round-the-clock operations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Treating the most urgent concerns of the district’s 1.31 million residents as top priorities, the Center has continuously improved grassroots governance through dedication, efficiency, and perseverance.

In 2025, Fangshan District handled 371,000 public service requests through the “immediate response to public complaints” mechanism, achieving a resolution rate of 96.65% and a satisfaction rate of 96.79%. Grid-based governance proactively identified 479,000 issues, representing an increase of 126%, while achieving an on‑time completion rate of 99.2%, ranking among the top districts citywide.

The Center has pioneered mechanisms such as “weekly must‑handle” precision scheduling, work-order responsibility confirmation, and data analysis and early-warning systems. These measures have enabled proactive governance by addressing problems before complaints arise, and many of these practices have been promoted across the city as model approaches.

The Center also upholds Party-building leadership as its guiding principle, using the “Five Actions, Five Micros” working method to unite and strengthen the team and conducting diverse themed Party Day activities to cultivate a strong and disciplined work style. It has successively received honors including “Beijing March 8th Red-Banner Collective,” “Capital Civilized Unit,” and “Fangshan District Advanced Grassroots Party Organization.”

 

Research Team on the Properties and Applications of Green Solvents, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences

The team has long been deeply engaged at the interdisciplinary frontier of green chemistry and physical chemistry, focusing on the fundamental properties of green solvent systems and their application in carbon dioxide conversion, biomass utilization, waste plastics, and organic waste resource recovery. Through sustained efforts, the team has achieved a series of systematic and influential research findings.

Guided by the goal of advancing cutting-edge science and technology, the team has pursued collaborative breakthroughs and bold innovation, establishing significant influence in the field of green chemistry both domestically and internationally.

The team has published more than 900 SCI-indexed papers and applied for and obtained authorization for over 80 national invention patents. It has become a vital force in China’s green chemistry and technology sector, distinguished by international vision and core competitiveness.

The team has received numerous honors, including the Second Prize of the National Natural Science Award, the China Young Female Scientists Award, the Outstanding Achievement Award in Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the title of March 8th Red-Banner Collective of Central and State Organs.