;Vice-Premier Li Lanqing (R) talks to Shanghai Mayor Chen Liangyu Thursday at a celebration marking Shanghai's winning bid for the 2010 World Expo at the Shanghai International Convention Centre. On Tuesday Shanghai beat four other cities and won 54 votes out of 88 member countries in the final round. [newsphoto.com.cn]

Shanghai sees 11.8 percent GDP growth in first quarter( 04/15/2003)
Shanghai, the biggest industrial city in China, reported a year-on-year growth of 11.8 percent in gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of this year, according to the latest official figures.

Shanghai insurance premiums rise sharply in first quarter( 04/15/2003)
China's financial hub, Shanghai, saw a sharp increase in insurance premiums in the first quarter of this year, a total increase of 9.58 billion yuan (1.2 billion US dollars), a year-on-year increase of about 41 percent, said insurance watchdogs.

Iraq retaliates, firing missiles toward US troops ( 03/20/2003)
Iraq fired missiles across the Kuwaiti border toward US troops Thursday, prompting soldiers to don gas masks and chemical protective gear. At least one of the rockets was intercepted by a Patriot missile, US officials said.

Shanghai inputs some 6 billion US dollars into key projects in 2002( 01/13/2003)
Shanghai, China's largest metropolis, and host of the upcoming 2010 world expo, invested 50. 4 billion yuan (US$6b) on key infrastructure projects during 2002, say city government sources.

Shanghai becomes attractive tourist destination( 01/03/2003)
With its strong economy and abundant, colorful cultural resources, eastern China's mega city Shanghai is not only attracting the increasing attention of overseas investors but also ordinary visitors.

More beautiful city set to welcome expo( 12/06/2002)
The awarding of the 2010 World Exposition to Shanghai on Tuesday has enormous significance for the Shanghai people's pride in themselves and their city and country, but what really lies behind their excitement is the expectation that the World Expo will benefit their lives.

Expo to fuel Shanghai's success: Officials( 12/06/2002)
This port city will carefully plan its future development to live up to its "Better City, Better Life" motto for the 2010 World Expo, municipal officials said at a celebration ceremony held Thursday.

More beautiful city set to welcome expo( 12/05/2002)
SHANGHAI: The awarding of the 2010 World Exposition to Shanghai on Tuesday has enormous significance for the Shanghai people's pride in themselves and their city and country, but what really lies behind their excitement is the expectation that the World Expo will benefit their lives.

Shanghai Mayor Chen Liangyu (left), Chinese Ambassador to France Wu Jianmin (centre) and Vice-Secretary-General of the State Council Wei Shaoshi show signs of victory in Monte Carlo Tuesday.( 12/04/2002)
Shanghai Mayor Chen Liangyu (left), Chinese Ambassador to France Wu Jianmin (centre) and Vice-Secretary-General of the State Council Wei Shaoshi show signs of victory in Monte Carlo Tuesday after the Bureau of International Exhibition's 132nd general assembly announced Shanghai won the bid for 2010 World Expo.Shanghai beat four other cities and won 54 votes out of 88 member countries in the final round. The other four competing countries lost out in the order of Poland, Mexico, Russia, and finally South Korea -- which lost by 20 votes to China [xinhua]

World Expo 2010 comes to vibrant Shanghai( 12/04/2002)
The nation's dreams for the 2010 World Expo have come true as Shanghai won the bid in the fourth round of voting at the Bureau of International Exhibition's (BIE) 132nd general assembly.

Developing countries wish Shanghai good luck in world Expo bid ( 12/03/2002)
Developing countries are backing Shanghai's bid to host the 2010 World Expo, saying it will be a significant coup for other developing nations.

Chinese delegates confident of bid( 12/03/2002)
China is confident of success in the 2010 World Expo bid, said its representatives awaiting the final results of the bid Tuesday.

The Chinese delegation poses in front of Shanghai stand prior to supporting the bid of Shanghai for EXPO 2010 at the 132nd session of the general assembly of the international bureau of exhibition( 12/03/2002)
The Chinese delegation poses in front of Shanghai stand prior to supporting the bid of Shanghai for EXPO 2010 at the 132nd session of the general assembly of the international bureau of exhibitions in Monaco December 2, 2002. From left to right: Yu Xio Song, chairman of CCPIT, Chen Liang Yu, Shanghai Mayor, Wu Jian Ming, China's Ambassador in France and Wei Jian Guo, Vice Minister of Foreign Trade. [Reuters]

Shanghai eagerly awaits decision( 11/28/2002)
Chinese government officials are keeping their fingers crossed when the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) casts their ballot on December 3 deciding which city will host the 2010 World Expo.

Bank of Huangpu River to be renovated( 11/28/2002)
The Huangpu River has long been the heart of Shanghai, just as the River Seine has for Paris or the Hudson in New York City.

Shanghai's expatriates support city's Expo bidding( 11/28/2002)
William Hall, general manager of the Hotel Equatorial Shanghai, a British national who has worked in Shanghai since May 2000, said he has faith that the city has capabilities to host the Expo.

Central gov't backs Shanghai's 2010 World Expo bid( 11/27/2002)
The central government will spare no effort to support Shanghai's bid to host the World Expo 2010, said an article in People's Daily.

China confident of winning Expo bid( 11/22/2002)
China is confident that Shanghai will win the bid for the 2010 World Expo, a Chinese official said yesterday.

Exposition bid gets international input( 11/04/2002)
A number of top international executives attending a brainstorming session in Shanghai have been a great moral booster as the city enters the final month of work to support its bid for the World Exposition in 2010, according to the city's Mayor Chen Liangyu.

Shanghai's expo bid gets int'l input( 11/04/2002)
A number of top international executives attending a brainstorming session in Shanghai have been a great moral booster as the city enters the final month of work to support its bid for the World Exposition in 2010, according to the city's Mayor Chen Liangyu.


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·World Expo Bidding Office holds bid briefing ( 09/11/2002)
·Shanghai 'well-placed' to win Expo 2010 ( 09/11/2002)
· World Expo site design portrays Shanghai's future ( 09/11/2002)