Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao was granted Friday the “Best Friend of American Worker” award in appreciation of China’s strong support for the growth of jobs for American workers.
The award from America’s International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) was received here by Zhang Yesui, Chinese ambassador to the United States, on behalf of the Chinese premier. Wen visited the Port of Boston during a visit to the United States in December 2003.
ILA Vice President William McNamara said his association was honored to give the award to Premier Wen to thank China for its great contributions to creating more job opportunities for American workers.
The award ceremony coincided with the 10th anniversary of the first direct vessel call to the Port of Boston by China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company (COSCO) in February 2002.
