EU to sign Expo contract

"Xinmin Network Exclusive Report" July 10, the European Union and the Shanghai World Expo Coordination Bureau signed China 2010 Shanghai World Expo Exhibition contract.　　The EU's participation in the Shanghai Expo has broken its tradition of not participating in world expositions held outside EU Member States. In a meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in January this year, the European Commission Chairman Barroso announced the EU's decision to take part in the Shanghai World Expo, according to Hao, deputy secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Government and director of the Shanghai Expo Bureau. "This decision has not only created the first European Commission to participate in the World Expo outside the European Union history, but also reflects the European Commission on the Strategic partnership between Europe and the importance of Shanghai's vibrant business and culture."　　"In April this year, the EU decided to share the use of the Belgian pavilion and occupy its 1000-square-metre area for display, as Belgium held the rotating presidency of the EU in the second half of 2010." EU ambassador to China Serge said the theme of the EU pavilion is "smart Europe", showing the "and different" of European countries and cities, that is, their similarities and differences, while preserving cultural heritage and environment, but also respect and improve diversity. "The European Union's cities are a perfect illustration of how Europeans integrate with each other in their daily lives," he said. As a result, the expo will focus on the common features of the European Union's cities, as well as the main achievements and techniques for creating these common features.　　"Serge said. Xinmin Network reporter learned that the European Union pavilion will showcase specific EU management models, such as events, to explore how EU policy unites government, non-government, commercial and media organizations to achieve effective economic and social solutions, and will showcase the EU's model for environmental protection and resource conservation, Show cutting-edge technology, especially how these technologies create and harmony sustainable urban life, and show how the EU promotes urban mobility, such as transport networks, common product safety standards or educational exchange programs.　　Serge said the European Union pavilion may also host a European Union carnival. It is reported that the Shanghai World Expo "EU Day" is scheduled on May 9, 2010, Serge said, "EU day" will bring visitors a lot of surprises. (Xinmin Network reporter Yang)