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London contributes zero-carbon buildings for Expo

The City of London is building two carbon-neutral buildings as its contribution for the Shanghai World Expo's Urban Best Practices Area.

How jades connect China, NZ at Expo

During of the Shanghai World Expo in Shanghai next year, an ancient jade vessel and a large and striking greenstone hei tiki will symbolize the many links between New Zealand and China.

Wedding bells, sweet smells at 'Parisian palace'

France gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States 125 years ago as a symbol of friendship. Next year it will make a similar overture to China by building what looks like a floating white palace on the expo site to kick the 21st century into gear.

French pavilion to house historic art at Expo

The French government will send for the first time historic artwork from pioneers such as Auguste Rodin and Vincent Van Gogh to China for the 2010 Shanghai Expo.

Little Mermaid to court world's affection at Shanghai Expo

Despite mixed feelings from the Danes about allowing their cherished Little Mermaid to be brought to Shanghai for the 2010 World Expo, Niels Lund Petersen, designer of the Denmark Pavilion, insists the move will bring the two countries closer together.

Belgium looks to showcase 'green economy' at Expo

Participation in the 2010 Shanghai World Expo is very important for Belgium, Belgian Minister for Economic Affairs Vincent Van Quickenborne said on Monday in Brussels.

Mexico to send kite show to 2010 Shanghai Expo

Mexico will send giant, brightly-colored kites, called papalotes, to the 2010 Shanghai World Expo to promote investment, tourism and trade, organizers said Monday.

'Little Mermaid' to be on display during Shanghai World Expo

Copenhagen's iconic statue of The Little Mermaid, known from H.C. Andersen's fairy tale, is scheduled to arrive in China next April for a six-month stay during the Shanghai World Expo,

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