Shanghai is a city with a diverse culture, strong inclusiveness and open mindedness, drawing foreign experts from all walks of life. So, how do foreign friends view Shanghai’s economy which has been growing rapidly and vigorously?

The special column “Give A Thumbs up to Shanghai” produced by Eastday.com and Shanghai People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (SPAFFC) will focus on representative foreign friends from popular industries in Shanghai. They will talk about their life in Shanghai and how they view the city's rapid and innovative development from their own unique perspective.

The interviewee today is Harmen Dubbelaar, President & General Manager at Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai.

本期嘉宾：花园饭店（上海）董事、总经理 哈曼·达布拉