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| Chinese President Hu Jintao declares the opening of the Shanghai World Expo during the Expo opening ceremony in Shanghai, east China, on April 30, 2010. (Xinhua/Fan Rujun) |
SHANGHAI, April 30 (Xinhua) -- The Shanghai World Expo has got underway Friday evening with a dazzling display of artistic performances, fancy fireworks and high technologies at the opening ceremony.
After years of planning and preparation, the ceremony, featuring indoor performances and outdoor celebrations, began at around 20:00 in the Expo Culture Center of the Expo park, which spreads across 5.28 square kilometers along both sides of the Huangpu River.Full story
President Hu promises "unforgettable" Shanghai Expo to bridge China, the worldSHANGHAI, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao on Friday voiced confidence of Shanghai hosting an "unforgettable" World Expo, which he said would bridge China and the world.
Hu addressed a welcoming dinner for foreign dignitaries who would attend the opening ceremony of the Shanghai Expo on Friday evening.Full story
Chinese vice premier says World Expo to usher in new ways of life
Chinese vice premier says World Expo to usher in new ways of life
SHANGHAI, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan said Friday the upcoming Shanghai World Expo, with the theme of "Better City, Better Life," would usher in new ways of life for people and contribute to the promotion of harmony among mankind, cities and nature.
Wang, who heads the expo organizing committee, said at the expo opening ceremony that the event would serve as a platform for people worldwide to innovate, cooperate and communicate.Full story
SHANGHAI, April 30 (Xinhua) -- The gaze of the world is once more fixed upon China -- this time its financial hub of Shanghai -- two years after Beijing impressed the world with a memorable Olympic Games.
An expected 70 million visitors from both home and abroad will see a kaleidoscope of landmarks, ideas and visions embodying the theme of the Expo: Better City, Better Life.Full story
SHANGHAI, April 30 (Xinhua) -- The opening ceremony of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai is to kick off at the Expo Park on Friday night in good weather, local meteorological authorities said.
The weather during the daytime Friday, under the control of high atmospheric pressure, will continue to be clear with enough sunshine and a maximum temperature of 25 degrees Celsius in the downtown, according to the Shanghai Meteorological Bureau.Full story
SHANGHAI, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Flags of 189 nations and 57 international organizations were hoisted Friday morning in the Shanghai World Expo venues, along with the World Expo Bureau flag and the Shanghai Expo flag, signaling the formal entry of all participants.
After the ceremony held at 8:30 a.m. in front of the China Pavilion, all flags will fly over the Expo venue in next 184 days of the Shanghai World Expo.Full story
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