The World Expo 2010 Shanghai China draws worldwide attention. More and more people pay attention to it and talk about it. This article will give you a brief introduction of Shanghai 2010 expo.

Duration: from May 1 to Oct 31, 2010
Place: along the two banks of Huangpu River, Binjiang District between Nanpu Bridge and Lupu Bridge, Shanghai, China
Theme: Better City, Better Life
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Attract 200 countries and international organizations to take part in the exhibition, 70 million people to visit The World Expo is not a commercial activity. The participants are mainly the governments of the countries and other international economic organizations. So far, the World Expo has been held in 13 countries and 24 cities all over the world. The first World Expo was held in London in 1851. Holding the World Expo has great effect on the development of social economy for the host country. Besides, it will promote the communications and cooperation among countries all around the world. It is a great event for economic, scientific, technological and cultural exchanges, serving as an important platform for displaying the history, culture, and the development in every aspect of social life to the world.

The World Expo 2010 Shanghai China draws worldwide attention because it is the first time to hold the World Expo in a developing country. Since 1978, China’s reform and opening up has got outstanding achievements. By using the platform of the Shanghai 2010 Expo, China must exhibit its best to the world.

By 2010, about 55% of the world population is expected to live in cities. The theme of the Shanghai 2010 Expo is "Better City, Better Life". It is also the first time to choose "city" – the place for people to live, as the theme of the World Expo. For 184 days, participants will display urban civilization to the full extent, exchange their experience of urban development, share advanced ideas on cities and explore new ways to human beings’ living environment, lifestyle and working conditions in the new century. All the countries will learn from each other in order to make the whole living environment more beautiful and comfortable.

The World Expo 2010 Shanghai China centers on innovation and interaction. Innovation is the soul, while cultural interaction is an important mission of the World Expo. It will bring endless benefits to Shanghai and China. Have a lot at the spectacular buildings of all the countries, and you will be amazed at its great architectural charm. Beside, more surprise is waiting for you!