Ali Qadir and Raqibul Hassan pose with their certificates and trophies. [Photo/nuaa.edu.cn]

“It’s no big deal, volunteering is just a habit for me,” Raqibul said. 

This year, nine other foreigners from the US, UK, Japan, Germany and South Korea also received the award, one of which was a Japanese teacher who insisted on telling the truth of the Nanjing Massacre and German managers keen on bringing Nanjing’s investments to broader international stages. 

With their enthusiasm and persistence, they build communication bridges between Nanjing and the world and contribute to Nanjing’s public diplomacy.

Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics contributed to this story.