Everyone knows that the World EXPO is to be held in Shanghai next year from May, 1st to October, 31st. As a major-type activity, the World EXPO is the best opportunity for all the countries to present their own achievements in both social and economical fields, and it is also a lively show of human civilization.

An important aim of holding the World EXPO is to accelerate the understanding among the whole world. Since 1851, when the World EXPO was held the first time, it has already gone through over 150 years. At the very beginning, it was just an exhibition to exchange goods, but now, it also helps to promote new productive technology and tries to publicize a new life philosophy.

The significance of the World EXPO is great .Firstly, it helps to optimize the allocation of the economical resources, and of course, it will bring a considerate benefit. That is one of the main motives of hosting this activity. Secondly, the World EXPO helps to promote the significant innovation of technology. From steam engine, to the computer science and technology, and to the bio-technology, the World EXPO always represents the tendency of development in the technological field. Thirdly, it accelerates the culture interaction and communication of the world.

The motto of the Shanghai 2010 World EXPO is: Better city, better life. The aims are: 1. Promoting the multicultural blending. 2. Attaining the prosperity of the urban economic. 3. Accelerating the innovation of modern science and technology. 4. Enhancing the interaction between the urban and suburban areas The mascot this time is called “Hypol”, which means “the treasure of all corners of the land” in Chinese. It welcomes all the guests from the world. Welcome to the Shanghai 2010 World EXPO!