Brief Introduction of World Expo Shanghai
The World Expo is a large-scale, global, non-commercial Expo. It is gallery of human inspirations and thoughts. Since 1851 when the Great Exhibition of Industries of All Nations was held in London, the World Expositions have attained increasing prominence as grand events for economic, scientific, technological and cultural exchanges. The world Expo aims to promote the exchange of ideas and development of the world economy, culture, science and technology, to allow exhibitors to display their achievements and improve international relationships. Accordingly, the World Expo with its 150-year history is regarded as the Olympic Games of the economy, science and technology.
With a long civilisation, China favours international exchange and loves world peace. China owes its successful bid for the World Exposition in 2010. The Exposition will be the first registered World Exposition in a developing country. The EXPO 2010 Universal World Exhibition, from 1 May to 31 October 2010, will take place on a 5.28 km² site spread across both sides of the Huangpu River in the gigantic metropolis that is Shanghai.
Expo 2010 Shanghai China will be a great event to explore the full potential of urban life in the 21st century and a significant period in urban evolution. The theme of Expo 2010 is "Better City, Better Life," representing the common wish of the whole humankind for a better living in future urban environments. This theme represents a central concern of the international community for future policy making, urban strategies and sustainable development. For its 184 days, participants will display urban civilisation to the full extent, exchange their experiences of urban development, disseminate advanced notions on cities and explore new approaches to human habitat, lifestyle and working conditions in the new century. The Chinese explicitly specify the following five sub-themes, which are reflected in the overall idea of the Expo 2010 theme “Better City, Better Life”.
• Blending of diverse cultures in the city
• Economic prosperity in the city
• Innovation of science and technology in the city
• Remodelling of communities in the city
• Interaction between cities and villages
More than 190 countries and more than 50 international organizations have registered to participate in the Shanghai World Expo. China expects to receive almost 100 foreign leaders and millions of people from across the world to come and visit the World Expo. 70 million visitors are expected, the largest in history.
