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World Expo represents thoughts and civilizations of humankind. The first world exposition was held in 1851 in London. Since then, the World Expos have attained increasing significance as grand events for economic, scientific, technological and cultural exchanges. The events also serve as an important platform for displaying historical experiences, exchanging innovative ideas, demonstrating team spirits and looking to the future. China has long civilization, favors international exchange and loves world peace. In 2010, Shanghai will host the World Expo, This will be the first world exposition held in a developing country. All the Chinese people will present a successful exposition to the world without a doubt. World Expo 2010 Shanghai China will be a great festival to explore the urban life in the 21st century. It likes a wonderful symphony which takes innovation and interaction as its theme, it will also be a splendid talk about civilization. World Expo 2010 Shanghai China will start from the date of May 1, 2010, and finish on October 31, the exposition site is located in Nanpu Bridge – Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. Being the first World Expo focusing on the theme of “Better City, Better Life”, the Expo preparation organization will set up a “the best practice of city” district inside the World Expo Park, it will be an innovative action during the development of the World Expo. The organizers will select and show some classical works, they will also choose the enterprises with strong strength, high reputation and good social image to participate the exposition. For its 184 days, the participants from different countries and regions hold different cultural backgrounds can take advantage of this opportunity to exchange experiences and lessons of city development mutually as well as make a prospect of future urban life in the new century, disseminate advanced notions on cities. The theme of “Better City, Better Life” will inspire people from all over the world to think about man's future completely and absolutely make for progress in urbanization. As we know, innovation is the invariable soul of the World Expo, while cross-cultural interaction is the eternal mission. This exposition will devote to “human-oriented development, technological innovation, cultural diversity, win-win cooperation and facing the future”, as well as make great efforts to promote “innovation” and “interaction” in the new era. World Expo 2010 Shanghai China will also be a great international party, the exposition will strive to attract the participants of 200 countries and international organizations and 70 million visitors from home and abroad. The history will record this World Expo because of its widest participation. Besides, Shanghai will take global eyesight to prepare and organize this exposition all the time, gather the wisdom of the whole world, try the best to gain understanding and support from various countries and people. Additionally, World Expo 2010 Shanghai China will be a splendid talk about human civilization; it will offer a rare opportunity for cross-culture dialogues. The "Shanghai Declaration" will be issued before the conclusion of the Expo. This declaration will embody participants’ ideas on the future of global cooperation and extensive common aspirations. All the efforts will give the world rich spiritual and material heritage of urban development. The Chinese government is trying its best to make World Expo 2010 Shanghai China be a so special one that carries on traditions as well as open a new prospect to the future. The motto is "Keeping in Mind the Next 60 Years' Development while Preparing for the Six Months' Exposition." Chinese people are all looking forward to your participation! |