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Liputan6.com, Shanghai: Hundreds of thousands of people to meet international class exhibition opening at the Shanghai World Expo, China, Saturday (1 / 5). In the opening ceremony, Chinese political advisor, Jia Qinglin, and President of the International Exhibitions Bureau, Jean Pierre Lafon jointly lit the inauguration was accompanied by dozens of costumed typical Chinese girl.

In his speech, Jiang said, this brings Expo theme "Better City, Better Life", which reflects the crystallization of wisdom about life vision of urban development and a better future.

While an executive of the company's science and technology in Jiangsu province, Ge Ning commented, "I come here to see the latest discoveries in science, technology and environmentally friendly, energy-efficient." "Some of the pavilions of foreign countries like the United States and included in the list that I want to visit." added.

The exhibition is located in an area of 5.28 square kilometers on both sides of the Huangpu River, tributary of the Yangtze River. Expo was attended by 240 countries and is expected to suck up as many as 70 million visitors from home and abroad. (Xinhua / ARI)