World Expo Shanghai 2010

World Expo Shanghai 2010, on the way of preparation, will be held from May 1 to October 31, 2010 in Shanghai, China. It is the first time that World Expo is due to be held in China. And this is the first World Exposition to be held in a developing country, which may offer opportunities for people around the world to learn more about China.

Being the first World Exposition on the theme of "City", Exposition 2010 attracts governments and people from around the world, focusing on the theme of "Better City, Better Life." The organizers predict that this World Exposition will attract more than 70 million visitors with total investment reaching to RMB 30 billion, making it one of the largest scales in the history of World Exposition.

With concentration on innovation and interaction, Expo 2010 Shanghai will also be a grand international gathering, offering a wonderful opportunity for cross-culture dialogues.
 

The theme of Expo 2010 is "Better City, Better Life", representing the common wish of humankind for a better life in the future urban environments. The quest for a better life has run through the urban history of mankind. With different sub-themes, Expo Shanghai 2010 will create blueprints for future cities and harmonious urban life styles, providing an extraordinary educational and entertaining platform for visitors of all nations:
1.Blending of diverse cultures in the city        
2.Economic prosperity in the city 
3.Innovations of science and technology in the city 
4.Remodeling of communities in the city 
5.Interactions between urban and rural areas

Tips:
1.Exhibition center of World Expo Shanghai 2010 is located on the 3rd Floor, North Block of Hong Kong New World Tower, lying on the No. 300 Huaihai Zhong Road.

2.It is con-sponsored by the Coordination Bureau of World Expo Shanghai 2010 and Municipal Government of Shanghai Luwan District. The Exhibition center of World Expo Shanghai 2010 will help people learn more about what is World Exposition. The exhibition Center shows and introduces the thought and shape of World Exposition through modern exhibiting style with creative designs.

3.Aims and orientation: in order to propagandize the World Expo Shanghai 2010 well and transfer the meaning of the theme and the way of organizing the exhibition.

4.The content of the exhibition: the basic conception of World Expo Shanghai 2010, the review of World Exposition history, and the relation between China and the World Exposition.