The Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination is authorized to solicit mascot design around the world by the National Organizing Committee of Expo 2010 Shanghai China. The solicitation starts on January 17, 2007 and will close on May 31, 2007. Detailed requirements and qualifications with regard to this solicitation, please refer to Rules of the Mascot Design Solicitation. The Expo 2010 Shanghai China will be held from May 1 to October 31, 2010 in Shanghai China.