Sound Bites

"I have worked here for five years and then got the Friendship Award, which is beyond my expectations. The nation's award will motivate me to further study and teach in China, because I feel valuable and cherished, and this can attract more global talent."

John Moore from the UK, a climate expert at Beijing Normal University

"We have cooperated with seven provinces to train high officials in their companies in Switzerland, providing advanced management systems for them, such as working attitude and human resources management. After winning the Friendship Award, I believe we can have more collaboration projects in China, better serving the companies as well as the economy."