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800,000 expected for Taiwan pavilion during Expo

The newly built Taiwan pavilion would get up to 800,000 visitors during the Shanghai World Expo, an organizer said Tuesday.

China to tighten IPR protection during Expo

Chinese police at all levels will strike hard to prevent infringement of intellectual property rights (IPR) during the Shanghai World Expo, the Public Security Ministry said Tuesday.

Shows at Expo Park will all be free

Visitors to the upcoming Shanghai World Expo will have the chance to watch more than 170,000 live shows for free if they have an Expo ticket, and the program list for May and June is available on the official website www.expo2010.cn.

PBOC to issue new commemorative coins for Expo

The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, will issue a set of gold and silver commemorative coins this month to celebrate the upcoming World Expo 2010 Shanghai (Series II).

Security guards to monitor buses during 2010 Expo

During the World Expo from May 1 to Oct 31, security inspectors will be stationed on all buses for the 42 Expo routes and at thousands of bus stops in a bid to ensure a safe Expo, local police said on Monday.

Biggest Mona Lisa mosaic unveiled

The largest-ever re-creation of the Mona Lisa was installed on the exterior wall of the Shenzhen Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo on Sunday, the Beijing News reported.

Expo Shanghai auditing results to be published

The auditing results of Expo Shanghai will be published in 2011, Xu Aisheng, a senior official of China National Audit Office, recently told Xinhua news agency.

First came Rubik's Cube, now Gomboc

Thirty-six years after the introduction of the Rubik's Cube, Hungary will present the world with another ingenious invention: a geometric shape called Gmbc, which will form the centerpiece of its pavilion at Expo.

Choppers ready to swoop at Expo

Local health authorities are beefing up efforts to ensure a healthy Expo by adding emergency medical services and minimizing the risk of outbreaks of infectious diseases during the six-month event.

Fossilified Jurassic dinosaurs to debut at Expo

Two fossilified Jurassic period dinosaurs were set up Sunday at the Yunnan province pavilion in Shanghai Expo park and were ready to meet audience.

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