Photo taken on Sept. 29, 2021 shows the China Pavilion of the Expo 2020 Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. (Xinhua/Yan Jing)
Named "Light of China," the China Pavilion of the Expo 2020 Dubai, shaped like a traditional Chinese lantern, symbolizes the hope and a brighter future for humanity.
DUBAI, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- China aims to share with the world its development experience and achievements by participating in the Expo 2020 Dubai, Zhang Shenfeng, commissioner general of the China Pavilion, told Xinhua in a recent interview.
At the expo which officially opens on Friday, China also looks to strengthen its ties with Arab countries, enhance communication and cooperation with the world, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for humanity, Zhang said.
Covering an area of 4,636 square meters, the China Pavilion is one of the largest pavilions at the Expo 2020 Dubai held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Zhang Shenfeng, commissioner general of the China Pavilion of the Expo 2020 Dubai, speaks to reporters in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, on Sept. 29, 2021. (Xinhua/Su Xiaopo)
The pavilion showcases China's latest achievements in the areas of information technology, modern transportation, artificial intelligence, smart living and space exploration, said Zhang, also vice chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.
Among the highlights of the China Pavilion are exhibits about the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, the high-speed railway, the auto-pilot new energy concept car, robots, and the light show at night, he said.
These innovative and interactive high-tech exhibits demonstrate China's contribution to the world in terms of science and technology, as well as the country's willingness to share the fruits of development with the rest of the world, the Chinese official noted.
Photo taken on Sept. 29, 2021 shows a Panda robot greeting visitors at the China Pavilion of the Expo 2020 Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. (Xinhua/Yan Jing)
Named "Light of China," the China Pavilion, shaped like a traditional Chinese lantern, symbolizes the hope and a brighter future for humanity, Zhang explained.
In terms of the architectural design, the China Pavilion vividly showcases China's profound culture and longstanding history by artistically integrating traditional Chinese elements with modern technologies.
"Because of the pandemic, China's local governments and companies cannot come to the expo park to hold large-scale on-site activities, but we have built an online platform for them to hold events and exchanges," Zhang said.
At the expo, 26 provincial-level regions and more than 40 leading Chinese enterprises will hold exhibitions, forums and other activities through online and offline channels. The number of Chinese enterprises participating in the Expo 2020 Dubai surpasses that of any other previous World Expos held outside China.
Photo taken on Sept. 29, 2021 shows the site of the Expo 2020 Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. (Xinhua/Yan Jing)
"Hopefully, the expo will bring opportunities to promote China-Arab economic and trade exchanges, enhance people-to-people communication between China and other countries, and boost economic recovery in the post-pandemic era," said Zhang.
Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Expo 2020 Dubai will be held from Oct. 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. This is the first time that the World Expo is staged in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia.
Under the theme of "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future," the expo will inspire people by showcasing the best of collaboration and innovation from around the world. ■
