■ A Survey of the Expo 2010 Shanghai China

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Category: International Registered Exhibition 
Site: central part of Shanghai along both banks of the Huangpu River (between the Nanpu Bridge and the westward of Lupu Bridge)  
Area: 5.28 km2 
Duration: from May 1, 2010 to Oct. 31, 2010 
Visitors: 73.08 million 
Participants: 246 countries and international organizations, including 190 countries, 56 international organizations; 80 Urban Best Practices Areas Pavilions (showcasing development of international cities); 18 Corporate Pavilions (built by 25 enterprises).

　　With the theme of "Better City, Better Life", participants of Expo Shanghai 2010 displayed urban civilization to the full extent, exchanged their experiences of urban development, disseminated advanced notions on cities and explored new approaches to human habitat, lifestyle and working conditions in the new century. In this way, they vividly demonstrated how to create an eco-friendly society and maintain a sustainable development of human beings.

　　In the Expo site, based on their understanding of urban theme, participants meticulously designed pavilions and planned exhibition content. Each pavilion has its own unique charm. The site for 2010 Shanghai Expo was divided into five functional zones, namely, Zone A, B, C, D and E, among which, the former three and the latter two are located at Pudong and Puxi area respectively. Specifically, Zone A mainly hosted Asian national pavilions, Zone B Urbanian, City Being and Urban Planet, Pavilions of Asian and Oceanian countries and international Organizations, Zone C European, American and African national pavilions, Zone D Urban Footprints and Corporate Pavilions, Zone E Urban Future, Corporate Pavilions and Urban Best Practices Areas, etc.

[ Bidding Process ]

In December 1999, on the 126th plenary General Assembly of the BIE, the Chinese government officially announced its bidding to host the 2010 World Expo.

On March 17, 2000, the Chinese government set up the 2010 Shanghai World Expo Bidding Committee, chaired by State Councilor Wu Yi.

In May 2001, the Chinese government submitted the application letter for 2010 Shanghai World Expo to the BIE through diplomatic channels.

January 30, 2002, the Chinese government submitted the 2010 Shanghai World Expo bidding report to the BIE.

From November 29th to December 5th, 2002, Li Lanqing, then a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, vice premier of the State Council, headed the Chinese delegation to participate in the 132nd General Assembly of BIE and presented the bidding statements.

December 3, 2002, voted by the General Assembly of BIE, China won the bid to host the World Expo in 2010.

[ Emblem ]

Taking the shape of the Chinese character for “world”("世"), the Expo emblem represents three people–you, me, him/her– holding hands together and symbolizes the happy family of mankind. It conveys the Expo's concept of “comprehension, communication, congregation, and cooperation”, highlighting the human-centric aspiration of the Expo 2010 Shanghai.

[ Volunteer Logo ]

The main body of the Expo logo stands for the Chinese character for heart("心"), the English letter "V" and a dove of peace carrying an olive branch. It not only embodies the characteristics of Chinese culture, but also shapes the image of an attentive and warmhearted volunteer. "V" is the first letter of "Volunteer", stands for the group the logo represented and gives a clear meaning to it; flying dove stands for Shanghai, also symbolizes peace and friendship, olive branch stands for sustainable development and hope and conveys the Expo theme -"Better City, Better Life".

[ State Pavilion/ Theme Day List ]