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Shanghai Party Secretary and First Secretary of Shanghai Garrison of the PLA Yu Zhengsheng yesterday urged the local armed police to try their best to ensure the security and smooth operation of the Expo 2010.
Hundreds of thousands of spectators burst into cheers when the Shanghai Expo float debuted on the 121-year-old Pasadena Rose Parade, one of most traditional New Year celebrations in the United States.
China's tourism market is gearing up for the Shanghai World Expo. The National Tourism Administration has set 2010 as the Year of World Expo Tourism. Laurie Lew looks at this year's first promotional event.
The English version of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo website was scheduled to open Friday, the New Year's Eve, said an official with the preparation committee.
Hong Kong film star Jackie Chan and NBA star Yao Ming will probably appear on a Shanghai World Expo float in the upcoming Rose Parade new year celebration in Pasadena, California.
On Jan 1, a little piece of Shanghai, China, is set to roll down Colorado Boulevard in the Tournament of Roses Parade, to promote the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.
Oscar-winning composer Tan Dun has come up with the theme of his contribution to the 2010 World Expo - a "wind rock" conveying the message of eco protection.
Some 40,000 people of the millions expected to visit the Expo 2010 will stop by the Peruvian pavilion and sample the country's rich and diverse cuisine.
Russia on December 24 launched a trilingual Website offering all the latest about Expo 2010 and the country's pavilion construction and exhibition design.
Construction finished on December 26 at the Japan Pavilion for the World Expo 2010. It will highlight the country's smart robots and its friendly ties with China.
