The World Expo is a large-scale, global, non-commercial Expo. The hosting of
the World Expo must be applied for by a country and approved by the
international World Expo committee. Expo aims to promote the exchange of ideas
and development of the world economy, culture, science and technology, to allow
exhibitors to publicise and 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.
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.
Fifty-five percent of the world population is expected to live in cities by the
year 2010. The prospect of future urban life, a subject of global interest,
concerns all nations, developed or less developed, and their people. Being the
first World Exposition on the theme of city, Exposition 2010 will attract
governments and people from across the world, focusing on the theme "Better
City, Better Life." 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. They will
learn how to create an eco-friendly society and maintain the sustainable
development of human beings.
Expo 2010 Shanghai China will centre on innovation and interaction.
Innovation is the soul, while cultural interaction is an important mission of
the World Expositions. In the new era, Expo 2010 Shanghai China will contribute
to human-centred development, scientific and technological innovation, cultural
diversity and win-win cooperation for a better future, thus composing a melody
with the key notes of highlighting innovation and interaction in the new
century.
Expo 2010 Shanghai China will also be a grand international gathering. On the
one hand, we shall endeavour to attract about 200 nations and international
organisations to take part in the exhibition as well as 70 million visitors from
home and abroad, ensuring the widest possible participation in the history of
the World Expositions. On the other hand, we will put Expo 2010 Shanghai China
in a global perspective and do our best to encourage the participation and gain
the understanding and support of various countries and peoples, in order to turn
Expo 2010 Shanghai China into a happy reunion of people from all over the world.
In addition, Expo 2010 Shanghai China will offer a wonderful opportunity for
cross-culture dialogues. Before the conclusion of the Exposition, a "Shanghai
Declaration" will be issued. This declaration, hopefully a milestone in the
history of the World Expositions, will epitomise the insights to be offered by
the participants and embody people`s ideas for future cooperation and
development and extensive common aspirations, thereby leaving a rich spiritual
legacy of urban development to people throughout the world. |
