Journalist broadcast news of PRC's founding to the world in Russian

When asked about the most valuable advice her parents had ever given her, 99-year-old Qu Duyi would reply, "Always love the motherland."

Qu Duyi, a veteran journalist who worked for Xinhua News Agency, devoted her life to journalism.

Qu received the July 1 Medal on June 29－the highest honor presented by the Communist Party of China to its outstanding members to reward their outstanding dedication to the Party and the Chinese people. The CPC handed out the awards as it celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.