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White House thanks 3 Beijing taxi drivers

(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2009-11-24 14:01

Three taxi drivers in Beijing received letters of thanks from the White House praising their excellent work during Obama's visit to Beijing, the Beijing Times reported.

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The three taxi drivers, Wang Decheng, Zhou Yong and Yang Bo, from the Shou Qi Group, helped drive members of the White House communications staff around Beijing last week.

"We used to serve the Italian government during the Beijing Olympics but the time with the White House team is totally different," said Zhou, adding they had to be ready to drive at any time during 12 hour workdays, and even ate in the car, according to reports.