From star student to Shanghai Citizen

Interview | Noyan Rona

One of the city's best-known expats fell in love with China's financial capital almost 20 years ago, despite his first impressions.

Having lived in China for more than 30 years, Noyan Rona has traveled around the country extensively. However, his favorite city - his "second hometown" as he calls it - has long been Shanghai, so much so that if he leaves for just a few days, he begins to miss the atmosphere.