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XINMIN.CN

"We see increasing hints encouraging people to smoke, such as matches and ashtrays by beds in hotels. Those who want to quit may be lured into smoking again. If we eliminate or decrease these hints, perhaps it's easier to create a smoke-free environment. I suggest that we close smoking rooms in the Expo Garden, which will make the Expo Garden entirely smoke free. Although the interests of smokers may be impaired, the image of Expo 2010 Shanghai will be promoted and the environment will be better."

Wu Qixing

a commentator, suggests a smoke-free Expo Garden

GMW.CN

"I am puzzled and think about the question very painfully: if the World Expo comes to the country as a "once in a century" opportunity, why can't we experience the real charm of it carefully since it offers so much to us and is worth a visit for the wonderful experience? I do not know if the organizers can think of a way to provide visitors with a more profound and memorable experience rather than a just 'going to a county fair'. Is it possible to make an ideal Expo by forcing ourselves to progress further? Civilization progresses by denying the impossible.

He Jianming

a writer, suggests ways to make the Expo experience better

(China Daily 07/30/2010 page38)