Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan (front, R) presents the mascot of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo "Haibao" to Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, June 9, 2009. (Xinhua/Ren Zhenglai)
TOKYO, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan on Tuesday attended an unveiling ceremony in Japan for Haibao, the mascot of the 2010 Shanghai World Exposition.
"We will try to hold a successful, splendid and unforgettable Expo, building a bridge of communication, understanding and cooperation for the people of China, Asia and other nations of the world," Wang said in Aichi Prefecture, where Japan held an Expo in 2005.
Masaaki Kanda (L), governor of Aichi Prefecture, presents the mascot of the 2005 Aichi World Exposition "Kiccoro" to Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, June 9, 2009.(Xinhua/Ren Zhenglai)
Wang said his trip to Aichi was aimed at learning from Japan's experience in holding such expositions and making the Shanghai Expo better known.
Masaaki Kanda, governor of Aichi Prefecture, who also attended the ceremony, said the Japanese are looking forward to the Shanghai Expo.
He expressed his belief that the exposition will be a success and as splendid as the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Wang arrived in Aichi Prefecture after attending the second China-Japan high-level economic dialogue in Tokyo.
