Shanghai is one of the 38 historical and cultural cities that was designated by the State Council in 1986. The city of Shanghai was formed on land about 6,000 years ago. During the Yuan Dynasty, in 1291, Shanghai was officially established as "Shanghai County". During the Ming Dynasty, the region was known for its bustling commercial and entertainment establishments and was famous as a "Southeast famous city". In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, the administrative area of Shanghai underwent changes and gradually formed into the present-day city of Shanghai. After the Opium War in 1840, imperialistic powers started to invade Shanghai and established concession zones in the city. The British established a concession in 1845, followed by the Americans and French in 1848-1849. The British and American concessions were later combined and referred to as the "International Settlement". For over a century, Shanghai became a playground for foreign aggressors. In 1853, the "Small Sword Society" in Shanghai responded to the Taiping Revolution and carried out an armed uprising against imperialism and the feudal dynasty of the Qing government, occupying the city and struggling for 18 months. In the May Fourth Movement of 1919, Shanghai workers, students, and people from all walks of life went on strike, skipped classes, and refused to work, fully displaying the patriotism and anti-imperialist and anti-feudal spirit of the people of Shanghai. In July 1921, the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China was held in Shanghai. In January 1925, the Beiyang army entered Shanghai and the then-government in Beijing renamed the city to "Shanghai-Suzhou city". On March 29, 1927, the Temporary Special Municipal Government of Shanghai was established and on July 1, 1930, it was renamed to the Shanghai Special Municipal City. After the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, Shanghai became a centrally-administered municipality.
Shanghai is an important economic, cultural, and commercial center in China. Its unique geographical location and rich cultural history have made Shanghai a unique hotspot city, centered on "urban tourism." The two sides of the Pujiang River rise in rows, with bright colors and different styles, and the tall buildings complement each other and are equally beautiful, like a hundred flowers in full bloom.
The Huangpu River is referred to as the mother river of Shanghai. The road next to the mother river, known as the street of the museum of international architecture, is the famous Bund in Shanghai. The Bund runs from Waibaidu Bridge in the north to Yan'an East Road in the south, with a length of over 1500 meters. Shanghai used to be known as the paradise of adventurers and the Bund was a major base for their looting and speculative adventures. On this short street, dozens of foreign and domestic private and public banks have been gathered. The Bund became the political and financial center of Western gold seekers in Shanghai and was once referred to as the "Wall Street of the Far East" during its heyday. The building complex along the river is arranged in an orderly manner with different heights, reflecting the modern history of Shanghai. It carries too much historical and cultural heritage.
The full name of the World Exposition is the World Exposition, which is a large-scale international exposition hosted by the government of a country and participated in by multiple countries or international organizations. Compared to general exhibitions, World Expositions have higher standards, longer duration, larger scale, and more participating countries. According to the International Exposition Convention, World Expositions are divided into two categories based on their nature, scale, and exhibition period. One category is the registered World Exposition, also known as the "comprehensive World Exposition," with a comprehensive theme and a wide range of exhibition content, usually lasting for 6 months and held once every 5 years. China's 2010 Shanghai World Exposition belongs to this category. The other category is the recognized World Exposition, also known as the "professional World Exposition," with a more professional theme, such as ecology, meteorology, ocean, land transportation, mountains, urban planning, medicine, etc. This type of exhibition is smaller in scale and usually lasts for 3 months, held once between two registered World Expositions.
Since the first modern World Expo was held in London in 1851 by the British government, Western countries have been inspired and eager to showcase their achievements to the world, especially the United States and France, who frequently hosted World Expos. The hosting of World Expos has greatly driven the development of the arts and design industry, international trade, and tourism industry. In the first half of the 20th century, the negative impact of two world wars greatly reduced the opportunities for World Expos, and although some countries tried to host small professional expos, the lack of a unified set of rules for management and organization was a problem. In order to promote World Expos more efficiently globally, France took the initiative to gather representatives from some countries in Paris to discuss and adopt the International Exhibitions Convention, and also decided to establish the International Exhibitions Bureau as the official management organization of World Expos, responsible for coordinating the hosting of World Expos among countries. Since then, the management of World Expos has become increasingly mature.
Post time: Mar-04-2023
