Haibao of Expo
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<P> SHANGHAI: Haibao is here. The mascot of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo can be seen in almost every corner of the city from today.</P>
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<P> Unveiled last night, Haibao is the creation of two artists, one from the mainland and the other from Taiwan.</P>
<P> Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng rolled a big sparkling pearl at last night's gala, broadcast live across the world, setting off a domino effect that resulted in the formation of a giant Haibao on the floor. The audience responded with thunderous applause. "It's very adorable," said Gu Weiyi, a school kid. "I want a big mascot toy."</P>
<P> Modeled on the Chinese character ren, meaning people or a person, its name is based on si hai zhi bao, or the treasure of the four seas. Haibao can also mean the treasure of Shanghai.</P>
<P> "We believe the mascot will help develop the expo's theme and become the ideal ambassador for the event," said Hong Hao, director of the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination.</P>
<P> Picked from thousands of entries, the mascot focuses on ren to showcase the importance the Expo attaches to people.</P>
<P> The postal bureau will issue a set of commemorative stamps today to popularize the mascot.</P></DIV>
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<P><SPAN><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt" size=1>Haibao, the 2010 Shanghai World Expo mascot, is unveiled in the city last night. [China Daily/Gao Erqiang]</FONT></SPAN></P>
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