Visitors vandalize pavilion exhibits

SHANGHAI - Just two months into the Expo 2010 Shanghai, some countries have reported items in their exhibitions damaged and even missing.

Exhibitors at the world's most extravagant fair say "curious and excited" visitors are ignoring the "Don't touch" signs.

"We've got staff standing by the exhibits at all times to ensure visitors don't touch the items. Although there are plenty of notices next to the exhibits, people prefer to ignore them," said Tu Huihui, a staff member at the Solomon Islands Pavilion in the Pacific Pavilion.