Professor SALAMA in China – Life Notes of a Foreigner with a Five-Star Card
What kind of card could enable foreign friends to live in China without a care? The answer is the "Five-Star Card"-The new version of the foreign permanent residence Identity Card card of the People’s Republic of China.
Over the past two years since its issuance, the "Five-Star Card" has been widely used in education, medical treatment, transportation, accommodation and various other daily life scenarios. The"Five-Star Card" empowers its holders with a convenient and efficient lifestyle!
Today, let's get to know SALAMA, a holder of the "Five-Star Card" and listen to his life story in Gansu.
SALAMA, we heard that the "Five-Star Card" has become your "life saver" in China?
It's more than just a card—it's like a "master key"that has unlocked a whole new life for me.
What specific "doors" can it open? Let’s hear his story from the very beginning.
Hey ~ I'm SALAMA
I'm from the land of the pyramids to the embrace of the Yellow River.
Two thousand years ago, my ancestors traversed the Silk Road and got to know this land.
Two thousand years later, holding a “Five-Star Card” in my hand, I have truly taken root in Gansu, China.
I would like to share my new life experience brought by the "Five-Star Card" !
Changes and Happiness
In the past, I always felt a little uneasy in front of the service counters.
But now, the "Five-Star Card" allows me to live just like every Chinese citizen here.
The first layer of happiness it unlocks is "worry-free medical access"?
With the “Five-Star Card”, I can easily make medical appointments and consult a doctor and i have also had the chance to experience the charm of traditional Chinese medicine.
This "Chinese-style happiness" is not just about convenience— it also brings me a sense of belonging.

Experience and Convenience
"Whoosh!"
The High-speed trains carries me across China.
With the "Five-Star Card", I no longer have to go through the manned channel.
The previously cumbersome hotel check-in procedures can now be completed by a simple swish.
Cross-border remittances which used to take two hours and now only take ten minutes.
This, I believe, is the "Chinese speed"!

Emotional Integration
Life is more than just convenience, it is also a genuine daily experience.
A simple phone card enables me to make phone calls, surf the internet and pay bills seamlessly.
Mobile payment is truly incredible!

The air of the night market is scented with the aroma of delicious food.
My son said that Chinese Cuisine"outshines" his Mom's cooking.
At the entrance to the museum, my son helped me make a reservation successfully with the "Five-Star Card", guiding me on a seamless journey through the thousands of years of history.

From ancient pottery to galloping bronze horses, from the vigorous lion dances to the mellow melodies of the Chinese traditional instrument—Pipa, the charm of this land has captivated me, an Egyptian.

The "Five-Star Card" has eliminated the "last mile" gap into Chinese life.
It is an invitation letter to the world from new-era China!
I am blessed to hold this "Five-Star Card".
I love you, China!
Editor:伏娅敏