World Expo 2010 Shanghai

World Expo 2010 Shanghai China is the occasion for China to bring the world at home, and for the world to feel at home in China. By dedicating a 5.28-square-kilometer area at the core of the city to exhibitions, events and forums on the Expo theme, "Better City, Better Life," Shanghai hopes to build a powerful and lasting pilot example of sustainable and harmonious urban living. The Expo lasts for 6 months from May 1 to Oct 31 in 2010.

Shanghai has been China's foremost international city since its origins in the mid 19th century. Known as the "Paris of the Orient", by the 1920s it was the third largest financial centre in the world. It was also the birthplace of "China modern"--the first motor car, the first feature film and the first Qipao (Cheongsam, one of the most typical and traditional costumes for Chinese women) all appeared in Shanghai.

Shanghai is one of the highly popular tourist destinations of the world. The city is famous for its prosperity, transportation facilities and the seamless melding of western and eastern cultures. The unique facets of this glamorous city annually attract millions of visitors from throughout China and across the globe.

Expo Emblem

The emblem, depicting the image of three people-you, me, him/her holding hands together, symbolizes the big family of mankind. Inspired by the shape of the Chinese character"世博会"(meaning the world), the design conveys the organizers' wish to host an Expo which is of global scale and which showcases the diversified urban cultures of the world.

Expo Mascot

Created from a Chinese character "世博会" which means people, the mascot "Haibao" embodies the character of Chinese culture. The blue color of Haibao shows life and energy; its smile represents the optimism and positivity of China; its hands means China's hospitality to the world.

Expo Theme

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.

Sub-themes:

Blending of diverse culture in the city

Economic prosperity in the city

Innovation of science and technology in the city

Remodeling of communications in the city

Rural-urban interaction

Expo Zones

- A
China Pavilion
The national pavilions of Asian countries (not including Southeast Asia)
- B
Theme Pavilions
The national pavilions of Southeast Asian countries and some of Oceania countries
Pavilions for international organizations- -
Expo Center
Performance Center
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European, American and African national pavilions
- D
Corporate pavilions
- E
Corporate pavilions
Urban Civilization Pavilion
Urban Best Practice Area