Interview: Expert on Shanghai World Expo

Throughout our coverage of the CPPCC and NPC sessions, News Hour will invite experts to join us for discussion and analysis of the main issues. Today, we are joined by our current affairs commentator, Dr. Gao Zhikai. He will share his perspectives on the preparation and significance of the Shanghai World Expo.

Q1: City, Participants benefit from Expo

Dr. Gao, we know the Shanghai World Expo provides a platform to showcase the very best of each country's recent achievements. But what can a successful expo bring to China and the participants?  Watch video >>

Q2: Shanghai after the World Expo

Dr, Gao. Shanghai is known as the commercial center of China. And the World Expo, to some extent, is more like a cultural event. Will such a grand event help Shanghai to build up into a more comprehensive city?  Watch Video >>

Q3: Expo a diplomatic priority

Dr. Gao, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said on Sunday that the Shanghai World Expo will be a diplomatic priority for the year. Why is this? Watch Video >>