Premier Zhu: China Capable of Hosting 2010 World Exposition

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Premier Zhu: China Capable of Hosting 2010 World Exposition

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Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji said the Chinese government and people have both determination and confidence in and are capable of hosting the 2010 World Exposition and will endeavour to make it the most successful exposition yet.

Zhu made the remarks in Beijing Monday afternoon in a meeting with the delegation from the Bureau of International Expositions ( BIE). The delegation arrived here Sunday for a six-day visit to hear China's presentations and to learn more about the country's bid to host the 2010 World Exposition in Shanghai.

Government support confirmed

Zhu said that the Chinese government and people attach great importance to the bidding process and are paying much attention to BIE's current visit.

He also said that China's presentation in Beijing Monday morning, made by Chinese State Councilor Wu Yi, showed the Chinese government's and people's deep desire to host the exposition and to further increase friendly contacts between China and the rest of the world.

Zhu said that in his work report, which was warmly received by delegates at the opening of the current Fifth Session of the Ninth National People's Congress, he confirmed the Chinese government's support for the hosting of the exposition in Shanghai.

He stressed the Chinese government and people will abide strictly by all the commitments made in the bidding report, saying that if China is successful, the Chinese government will ensure the earnest implementation of the conventions relating to international exhibitions.

It will also provide financial support and guarantees for the exposition and take every possible measure to ensure security and other necessities for all participants, especially those from developing countries, added the premier.

Zhu also briefed the visitors on China's remarkable achievements over the past two decades and longer.

BIE to make on-the-spot investigations

Carmen Sylvain, BIE Vice President and Chairperson of the BIE Executive Committee, who is leading the delegation, said that the Chinese government and people have done a great deal to assist the bidding and to promote public awareness of the World Exposition.

She noted that the presentations made in the capital city Monday morning fully showed China's position and determination, and the delegation will go to Shanghai to make on-the-spot investigations and have detailed discussions.

BIE President Gilles Noghes and Secretary-General V. G. Loscertales were also members of the delegation.

Backgrounder: World Expo and BIE

International Expositions are defined by the Bureau international des expositions / International bureau of expositions ( B.I.E ) as a forum for the exchange of information which fosters better understanding amongst people. Each nation is invited to share its ideas and to demonstrate the progress it has achieved on a theme determined by the exposition organizer.

The B.I.E., a Paris-based organization of 88 member nations, regulates the frequency and quality of international expositions. (More)

President Jiang Meets BIE Delegation

China spares no efforts to bid for the 2010 World Exposition in order to increase mutual understanding with the people of other countries and make contributions to peace and development of the world, said Chinese President Jiang Zemin when meeting with a delegation of the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) Monday in Beijing. (In Detail)

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