Expats to be honored for contributions

• Source: Global Times
• [08:20 November 13 2009]
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"I was brought up in China. China is the second home for me and my husband. We love this land," she said. Although her husband passed away in 1994, she has never thought of leaving China.

Her husband once told her, "Even after my death, you must not leave China. We should do what we can for her."

In 2004, she was among the first to receive a permanent residence permit for foreigners.

The foreigners to be awarded are from a number of countries in the world including South Korea, Mozambique and the US. Some of them are artists and doctors.

Mike and Charlotte MacInnis have been living in China for decades. Their grandfather came to China as a member of the US Flying Tigers to take part in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1937-45). Their grandmother gave birth to their father in China.

Both returned to China after graduating from US universities. Mika wants to start a career in China, and Charlotte is a TV host and has appeared in some films.

"I believe my family will be together in China in the near future," Charlotte said.