XI’AN, China, Aug 10 (Bernama-AsiaNet) — On August 5, the award ceremony of the “Mayor’s Special Award” that is designed to recognize outstanding contributions to the development of Xi’an was held in the city, according to Xi’an Municipal People’s Government. The event named 20 “Mayor’s Special Award” winners and 30 “Mayor’s Special Award Nominee Award” winners. Xi’an uses a grand ceremony to pay a tribute to the outstanding entrepreneurs who have made outstanding contributions to the economic and social development and construction.
Among the 50 entrepreneurs and teams named as winners are either advanced manufacturing companies such as BYD Company Ltd., Samsung (China) Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Shaanxi Fast Auto Drive Co., Ltd, or cultural and tourism enterprises like Datang Everbright City Management and Operation Team, Shaanxi Changhenge Performing Arts and Culture Co., Ltd. and others. It is worth noting that, as the president of Xi’an Janssen, a multinational pharmaceutical company that has rooted in Xi’an for 35 years, Asgar Rangoonwala, received this honor. He said in a later interview: “The development of Xi’an Janssen benefits from Xi’an’s continuous optimization of investment services and business environment, which further strengthens Xi’an Janssen’s confidence in taking root in Xi’an and serving China.”