1.   He plans to open an exhibition of czarist treasures and confer friendship awards on several Chinese artists and academics.

2.   He will open an exhibition of czarist treasures and confer friendship awards on several Chinese artists and academics.

3.   It is first time that the government has conferred an award on guerrillas, who were regarded with distrust until last year.

4.   The council, in a show of hands, unanimously conferred the award on Tutu on Monday night after previously voting down the proposal.

5.   The award was conferred in a ceremony attended by Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko.