Three shifts in the new stage of Expo preparations:

hardware construction shifted into full stage from partial starting;
theme interpretation shifted into object presentation from concept thinking; exhibition invitation shifted into gradual implementation from preliminary contact.

The 3rd session of the Executive Committee of Expo 2010 Shanghai China yesterday called on all forces to join the new stage of Expo preparations. Chen Liangyu, Poliburo member of CPC Central Committee, Secretary of CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee and Director of the Executive Committee of Expo 2010 Shanghai China, presided and addressed the session.

In his speech, Chen Liangyu pointed out Expo 2010 is an important national project and Shanghai as the hosting city has done a lot preparation work including the Expo Park planning and residents’relocation. And now a new stage involving more departments and harder tasks requires the realization of“three shifts”: hardware construction shifted into full stage from partial starting; theme interpretation shifted into object presentation from concept thinking; and exhibition invitation shifted into gradual implementation from preliminary contact.

As Chen Liangyu stressed, the success of Expo 2010 relies on persistent and painstaking efforts, requiring perseverance as well as innovation. Focusing on the Expo theme“Better City, Better Life”, comprehensive innovation should be demonstrated in many aspects including exhibition content, planning and design, organizing pattern, policies and strategies, etc., Expo 2010 Shanghai would feast visitors from all over the world with splendid charm and leave Shanghai a precious cultural property as well.