Based on the country’s size and its self-image, the People’s Republic of China is expecting the largest world fair ever, with 70 million visitors and at least 240 participants. That participant figure has already been achieved – with over 240 countries (including Germany and its neighbours) and international organisations such as the Red Cross and the United Nations now taking part.

Even though most of the visitors are coming from China, an international opinion research institute commissioned by the EXPO organisers has found that approximately five per cent of the guests are likely to come from abroad. That would equal 3.5 million people.