In the past, the Labour Medal was an honour given mainly to excellent Chinese workers. But now Carpenter is celebrated for his great contribution to the Chinese economy.

• 过去,劳动奖章主要颁发给中国籍的优秀劳动者。然而今天这个荣誉却给了Carpenter,因为他对我国经济繁荣做出了重大贡献。