"Father of Euro" becomes permanent Beijing resident

Canadian Robert A. Mundell (c), the "father of Euro" and Nobel economic prize laureate of 1999, received his green card allowing him to live and work freely in Beijing and free movement from city to city on March 16 in Beijing. Robert Mundell was one of 12 foreigners who were granted green cards at a special ceremony in Beijing Wednesday.

Lisa Carducci, a Canadian profe-ssor, said receiving the card was a dream she has had since she first came to China 14 years ago.

A thank you note written by Mundell.