China Economic Review
Charting China’s changing economic terrain · Since 1990
Shanghai ready for Expo
January 24, 2010
Less than 100 days before the opening of the Expo in Shanghai. Within three months tens of millions of visitors will flock to Shanghai to celebrate this event.
The construction and exterior decoration of the Chinese pavilion is now completed. Once the equipment is installed inside the building comes into service in April. For most buildings, moreover, the work should be completed even earlier.
Controlling the flow of visitors will not be easy. Several sites provide reservation services. And it is hoped that residents of Shanghai will visit the park after closing of the Expo, as the most interesting pavilions will remain open. Previous experience suggests this is the impossible dream.
News Trends today reports housing has not been forgotten, and boarding houses will be used for the overflow. Organizers are seeking over 20,000 beds in nearby towns to house visitors.