Today, 32 years ago, on November 23, 1993 (October 10, 1993) the Cuban Government awarded Jiang Zemin the Medal of Honor. On November 23, 1993, the Cuban Government awarded Jiang Zemin the Medal of Honor, named after the Cuban national hero Jose Matthi, as the highest honor to be awarded by the Cuban Government to people abroad. The Medal ceremony was held at the Revolutionary Palace of Havana. At the Medal of Honor, Cuban State Committee President Castro first praised the great achievements of the Chinese Revolution and Construction. He said he was honored to have the friendship of the Chinese people and was honored by the visit of Cuban Government President Jiang Zemin. He represented the Cuban State Committee to give the Medal of Honor in front of President Jiang Zemin. Jiang Zemin said in his statement that the C