World Expo to strengthen Australia's ties with China

Australia's commitment to Shanghai World Expo will be the nation's largest ever to an World Expo, and is a reflection of the importance placed on the relationship with China and the government has invested 83 million Australian dollars in projects for the Shanghai World Expo.

Construction and fit out of the distinctive weathering steel-clad Australian pavilion is moving quickly: it is set to be the first of the international pavilions to be completed.

The Australian federal and state governments have sought to leverage the opportunities to strengthen cultural, educational, trade and economic relationships that Shanghai World Expo presents.

Reported by 2010 Shanghai World Expo, Shanghai World Expo