ID policy pays off as fans live the dream

Xiang Guozheng, a 31-year-old soccer fan from China, watched his first World Cup game live on June 19 in Moscow, fulfilling a lifelong ambition.

"I always dreamed about watching a World Cup match and enjoying the crazy atmosphere with fans from all over the world. Now I have realized my dream," he said.

Despite the absence of the Chinese national team in soccer's global showpiece this year, Xiang still managed to buy tickets using his fan ID and flew to the largest country in the world with three friends, who also work and live in Beijing.