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Financial crisis has little impact on Shanghai World Expo

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Source: CCTV.com | 04-29-2009 09:33

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The global economic downturn has not dampened the enthusiasm of participants at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. Over 230 countries and organizations have confirmed they will take part in the expo, making it the largest expo in history.

The global economic downturn has not dampened the enthusiasm of participants at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. 
The global economic downturn has not dampened the enthusiasm
of participants at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.
 

Despite the financial crisis, the Chilean team decided to expand its show for the world expo, by establishing a pavilion highlighting the best of Chile's unique attractions.

With increased investment, the Chilean team leader says it's worthwhile putting on a bigger show for the expo.

Chief delegate of Chilean Team of World Expo 2010, said, "A pavilion for us is the best way to display every aspect of our country. It will display the specialties of our country, which include some famous wood-products, and also hold a series of cultural and economic activities."