Architectural Design for China Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

　　On April 2, CCPIT (China Council for Promotion of International Trade) released the architectural design for China Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

　　China signed with UAE the participation contract for Expo 2020 Dubai in May 2018.

　　Feng Yaoxiang, Secretary-general of Organizing Committee of China Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai and Director of Department of Trade Promotion of CCPIT, introduces that Chinese Government confirmed its participation in Expo 2020 Dubai in January 2017. In May 2018 China signed with UAE a formal participation contract. Zhang Shenfeng, Vice Chairman of CCPIT, was appointed as the Commissioner General of China Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. As the managing organization of China’s participation in BIE and Expo, CCPIT took the leadership together with Ministry of Science and Technology, formed an organizing committee with Publicity Department of CPC Central Committee, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce and other relevant units, so as to be charge of the organization, coordination, preparation and management of China’s participation. The organizing committee also has a specialist council, in which He Jingtang, Chief Designer of China Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai, Member of China Academy of Engineering, was appointed as the General Design Consultant, and Sha Xiaolan, Vice President of China Institute of Stage Design, Chief Designer of Lighting of Opening and Closing Ceremony of 29th Olympic Games, was appointed as the General Art Consultant.

　　Architectural Design for China Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

　　Mr. Feng introduces that the theme of China Pavilion at the coming Expo will be “Build a Community of Shared Future for Mankind – Innovation and Opportunity”. With a coverage of 4636 square meters, this self-built pavilion will become an eye-catching point as well as one of the largest coverages during the Expo.

　　The pavilion is named as “Glory of China” for implying hope and prospect. The design follows the principle of “combining Chinese and Western style, with a focus on Chinese style of both ancient and contemporary features”, thoughtfully integrates Chinese elements with modern technology, and showcases the cultural confidence and grandeur of China as a mega-country. The appearance of China Pavilion resembles a traditional Chinese lantern, but with a touch of modern architecture, which enables the pavilion to be magnificent and dignified. Lantern signifies brightness, unification, auspice and happiness in Chinese culture, whereas in the context of Expo, it means the get-together and communication between countries, so as to develop side by side and create a big family and a community with shared future for mankind. It also represents as a light along the “Belt and Road”, lighting up a bright future full of opportunities.

　　China Pavilion is designed into four parts, namely “Exploration and Discovery”,“Communication and Connection”,“Innovation and Cooperation” and “Opportunity and Future”. The pavilion is outlined as “innovation creates opportunity, opportunity creates future, and future creates common development”. It will display the achievements of China in technology and information communication, and act as a platform of the “Belt and Road” initiative and proposal of “Build a Community of Shared Future for Mankind”. In the next stage attention will be given to the in-depth design, on-site construction, event planning, promotion and other tasks.

　　Mr. Feng points out three highlights of China Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai:

　　1. Thematic Innovation. Themed as “Build a Community of Shared Future for Mankind – Innovation and Opportunity”, China Pavilion has focused on innovation. It is to introduce to the world that China insists on the innovation driven by both technology and institution, and will implement the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030 and the development goal as stated in the theme.

　　2. Architectural Innovation. China Pavilion will organically integrate the traditional Chinese elements with modern architectural concepts and techniques, fully represent the spirit and feature of contemporary China, express cultural confidence and create a marvelous story of China in an international context. The pavilion applies eco-friendly materials, reflecting Chinese culture by means of modern techniques. Powered by multimedia technology, the night light show of China Pavilion will become a landscape in the Expo Site.

　　3. Technological Innovation. Technological innovation outcomes will be displayed in China Pavilion, including those in the field of information, technology and transportation. Various top-notch and high-quality achievements, such as “Tianyan” FAST,“Beidou” Satellite, 5G technology and artificial intelligence, are to be displayed in China Pavilion for the first time. New technologies such as the simulated operation of high-speed train and intelligent connected vehicles are also planned to go on the stage of Expo, interpreting “smart transportation”.

　　Expo 2020 Dubai

　　World Expos are divided into two types, namely registered exposition and recognized exposition. Expo 2020 Dubai belongs to the registered exposition which is held every five years and is at the same level as Expo 2010 Shanghai. Expo 2020 Dubai is scheduled to be held in Dubai, UAE between October 20, 2020 and April 10, 2021.

　　Expo 2020 Dubai has its theme as “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future” and three sub-themes,“Opportunity”,“Mobility” and “Sustainability”, with an aim to cluster power from the international community and promote a brighter future of global cooperation. As the first World Expo to be held in Middle East, Expo 2020 Dubai covers an area of 438 hectares and expects to welcome 25 million visitors. Now over 190 countries have confirmed their presence in the Expo. (Source of Material: CCPIT)