Exposure
Just as the Bible says all humans are the offspring of Adam and Eve, Chinese believe they are all the offspring of Fuxi and Nuwa, siblings in ancient Chinese folklore who are symbols of the beginning of Chinese civilization.
As a newcomer to China and Shanghai from a smaller and less populated country in Europe, I felt quite small and insignificant when I stood in the queue to get evening tickets for the Expo 2010 Shanghai. Thoughts went through my head saying this Expo has to be something really special.
Hamburg and Shanghai, both renowned port cities, have and are developing close economic connections, especially in logistics.
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The renowned painting, The Drunken Beauty, remains popular among celebrities inside and outside of China. Celebrities, including Sharon Stone, Celine Dion and Chinese folk singer Song Zuying, have all collected the embroidery version of the painting.
Paul Andreu has a passion for designing airport terminals. From Shanghai Pudong to Cairo and Dubai international airports, his stunning architectural feats are filled with millions of travelers experiencing their first and last impressions of a city. Because of this, Andreu argues that airport design is important and terminals should be as impressive as a city's museums or concert halls.
The governor of Hawaii, Linda Lingle, attended the opening ceremony of Hawaii Week in the USA Pavilion at the Expo 2010 Shanghai in an effort to further tap a market, she said, that is essential to the island's future.
Veteran sailor passes on experiences to CSSC Pavilion visitors, Li Xinzhu reports.
Some visitors to the Expo 2010 Shanghai are leaving with more than just happy memories, pictures and paid-for souvenirs. Some will leave with jewelry, trips, money and even a car.
