Some participants at the Shanghai World Expo jointly summarized the "substantive achievements" of the 184-day event in a Shanghai Declaration, on Sunday, the last day of the Expo, pointing to its innovations as solutions in tackling the challenges of urban development.
Since its opening in May, more than 73 million people - a record for the extravaganza - visited displays by 189 countries during the half-year culture and technology showcase that provided snapshots of the world to Chinese and foreign visitors.
Performers are seen during the last float parade of the Shanghai Expo at the World Expo Park in Shanghai, east China, Oct. 31, 2010.
Georgia marked its National Pavilion Day yesterday with performances by the Rustavi Vocal Ensemble.
Some bamboo products such as a toy bicycle and a pair of flip-flops were awarded for their innovative designs on October 27 at the Madrid Pavilion.
All the 280 pictures were taken by Ma Zhuomin, a Chinese artist living in Spain.
Visitors are able to watch a video detailing the ship's design, construction, maiden voyage and its sinking.
Eight people from eight different countries who did an excellent job in an Expo-related quiz were awarded in Shanghai on October 12.
Asia's largest musical instrument show opened at the Shanghai New International Expo Center on Tuesday to display latest musical instruments and technologies.
"Expo 2010 Shanghai China -- Macao Week" and a series of related activities will be held in Shanghai from Oct. 13 to 17, Macao Government Tourist Office (MGTO) said Sunday.
The Shanghai Expo is added testimony to the close partnership between China and the UK.
The World Expo is a large-scale, global, non-commercial Expo. The hosting of the World Expo must be applied for by a country and approved by the international World Expo committee.
The name of the mascot of World Expo 2010 Shanghai China is Hai Bao, which means the treasure of the sea.
The emblem, depicting the image of three people-you, me, him/her holding hands together, symbolizes the big family of mankind.
The theme of Expo 2010 is "Better City, Better Life," representing the common wish of the whole humankind for a better living in future urban environments.