Nobel laureate lauds China's rapid development

Erwin Neher, one of the winners of the 2024 Chinese Government Friendship Award, lavished praise on the nation's achievements in science and technology, saying the development here is occurring far more rapidly than in his native Germany.

In an exclusive interview with China Daily in Macao on Thursday, Neher, an expert in cell biology and Nobel Prize laureate, noted that Chinese scientists are making an impression on the global stage with their growing contributions and influence.

He also gave a resounding vote of confidence on plans for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to become a world-class hub of innovation and technology that could rival Silicon Valley.