For more than thirty years, Mr. Gordon Trimble and Mrs. Sonia Trimble have devoted themselves to promoting educational exchanges between China and the United States. On October 31, 2024, their dedication was recognized when they received the prestigious “Five Star Card” during a ceremony in Hwa Nan. Deputy Director Pan Zhenying presented them with the card and flowers.

The “Five Star Card,” issued by the National Immigration Administration, serves as a legal identification for foreigners granted permanent residence in China. It allows holders to use it independently for travel, daily transactions, finance, and communication without their foreign passport. Remarkably, the Trimbles’ “Five Star Card” marks the first instance in Fuzhou where the municipal government successfully petitioned the provincial government and the Ministry of Public Security for permanent residence status due to their significant contributions.