ABOUT SHANGHAI EXPO

The Shanghai Expo 2010 (Expo) is a World’s Fair to be held in Shanghai, China from May to October 2010. The Expo’s theme of “Better City, Better Life” focuses on improvement of the quality of life in the world’s cities. Approximately 70 million visitors, including an anticipated 60 million from China are expected to attend the Expo. More than 175 countries will have a presence at the Expo through country pavilions. A U.S. pavilion offers an outstanding venue to showcase American business, culture, and values in one of China’s most dynamic cities and to foster an even stronger friendship between the American and Chinese peoples.

It will also demonstrate America’s commitment to the Asia-Pacific region and to a positive relationship with China. The U.S. Department of State has authorized USA Pavilion, a private organization, to raise funds to design and build a U.S. Pavilion. If you have any questions, please contact the organization’s representatives Mr. Nick Winslow or Ms. Ellen Eliasoph. Mr. Winslow can be reached at (626) 584-1660 or by email at nick.scott@earthlink.net. Ms. Eliasoph can be reached at (202) 662-5777 or by email at eeliasoph@cov.com.

Q&A ON SHANGHAI EXPO

Q: What is a World’s Fair?

A: A World’s Fair or Exposition (Expo) is a public exhibition that highlights the culture and industry of individual countries. The first Expo was held in 1851 and new Expos have been held every few years since then. Each participating country creates a national pavilion to represent its people, culture and businesses to visitors from around the world. The United States has hosted 17 Expos, most recently in 1984 in New Orleans.

Q: How can my company become involved in the Expo?

A: One way to become involved in the Expo is through the U.S. Pavilion. The Department of State has authorized USA Pavilion, a private organization, to raise funds to design and build a U.S. Pavilion. The organization’s representatives are Mr. Nick Winslow or Ms. Ellen Eliasoph. Mr. Winslow can be reached at (626) 584-1660 or by email at nick.scott@earthlink.net. Ms. Eliasoph can be reached at (202) 662-5777 or by email at eeliasoph@cov.com.

Q: Why is a U.S. Pavilion important?

A: A U.S. Pavilion offers an outstanding venue to showcase American business, culture, and values in one of China’s most dynamic cities and to foster an even stronger friendship between the American and Chinese peoples. It is also an opportunity to demonstrate to China that the United States and U.S. firms are dedicated to having a positive relationship and to working together on important projects.

Read Secretary Locke's letter expressing support for a U.S. Pavillion at Shanghai Expo 2010.