In 2012, Noyan was honored as an honorary citizen of Shanghai. Once in an interview, he said that was his biggest wish and his most cherished honor. “In 2005, I won the Magnolia Gold Award. I waited for 7 years before receiving the honorary citizenship. The citizenship is not awarded every year. As far as I know, many of the past honored citizens are no longer living in Shanghai. So I cherish this title all the more.” Today, his wish has come true. When asked about his next wish, Noyan replied that he is willing to become a Shanghai CPPCC and continue contributing to the city’s urban governance and development and voicing his suggestions.

(Noyan’s summary of China’s reform and opening up: The past 40 years of reform and opening up have been a wonder created by the wise Chinese people.)

Story by Wu Qiong

Cameraman: Fan Yicheng