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David Valentine MBE, trade ambassador of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, was awarded the title of "honorary citizen of Shandong" in recognition of his contributions to promoting friendly cooperation between Shandong and Scotland over the past 20 years.

The title of "Honorary citizen of Shandong" is the highest honorary title established by the Shandong Provincial People's Government in recognition of foreigners.

In 1998, Valentine came to China for the first time. Over the past 20 years, he has visited Shandong more than 40 times, experiencing and feeling Shandong's development and changes.

In a recent online interview, Valentine shared his life and work experiences in Shandong. Watch the video to learn more!

David Valentine MBE poses for a photo in front of Penglai Pavilion, a renowned scenic spot in Yantai, a coastal city in Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

David Valentine MBE (middle) poses for a photo with a Shandong cuisine chef. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]