The Magnolia Silver Awards were bestowed upon 50 distinguished foreigners from 15 countries in Shanghai on Dec 3, honoring their contributions to the city's growth and international exchanges. After the event, some recipients shared their insights about Shanghai.

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Rajat Agarwal, president of Henkel Greater China, has been impressed by the ever-lasting development in Shanghai during his eight years in the city. He underlines the municipality's concern for foreigners as well as its openness to business.

To Gijsbrecht Maarten Paul Sanders from GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (China) Co Ltd, Shanghai is an inspiring and dynamic city.

Others also call for foreigners who admire Shanghai to visit in person.