"The World Expo originated from the regular fairs held by European merchants in the Middle Ages.
By the 19th century, the status of the business community in Europe had improved, the size of the market gradually expanded, the types of commodity transactions and the number of participants increased, and the scope of influence became wider and wider, from economics to the art of life to the ideal philosophy of life...
By the 1820s, this large-scale market had become an exposition."
The car was driving fast on the road. Peng Bo and Wu Qianyu were both sitting in the back row of the seats. The topic they were talking about was naturally the most popular topic among Shanghainese people this year - the Shanghai World Expo. After nearly two years of hard work,
, the answer will be revealed in December.
“The earliest modern exposition was held by the United Kingdom. In 1851, the Exposition of Industry of All Nations became the world’s first world exposition and was held in Hyde Park, London, the capital of the United Kingdom.
China's first participation in the World Expo should have started at the London World Expo in 1851. After Xu Rongcun, a businessman from Guangdong, China, learned about it, he felt that this was a rare opportunity and quickly ordered 12 bags of "Rongji" that he ran.
"Lake Silk Road" was urgently shipped to London and rushed to participate in the World Expo," Peng Bo said with a smile. "In the end, the quality surpassed the others and stood out, winning two gold and silver awards."
Wu Qianyu had already learned about Peng Bo's profound knowledge, "Mr. Peng, the right to host the 2008 Olympic Games has just been awarded to Beijing. Why did the two major peaceful gatherings of mankind have to be given to China in such a short period of time?
"Because the World Expo has never been held in a developing country since its inception in 1851, and the city that applied to host it is Shanghai."
Peng Bo looked out the window. This city has been preparing for two years to bid for this event. This year's high school entrance examination questions are all about the World Expo, the World Expo Knowledge Network TV Competition, World Expo-themed theatrical performances, Shanghai and Hainan citizens riding bicycles to apply for the World Expo.
OK...there are plenty of activities.
"The Olympic Games are held in Beijing, but the World Expo is in Shanghai. Just like the last Fortune Annual Meeting, we must also take advantage of the east wind and the company's development must reach a higher level."
The car slowly stopped at a construction site. Peng Bo saw two familiar figures. He quickly opened the door and got out of the car, "Uncle Xu."
Xu Yongmao smiled and stretched out his hand, and Xu Shitan next to him also smiled.
Peng Bo is very familiar with the Xu family. When he made the second list, he visited the Xu family.
"How about it?" Xu Shitan pointed to the building under construction in front of him, the new Pengbo Media Building. "I think with this design, even if we wait until 2010, your Pengbo Media Building will still be the landmark of the Shanghai Bund."
Since the Shanghai-Hai opened as a port, the Bund has become Shanghai-Hai's gateway to the whole country and a window for the world to understand China due to its superior geographical location and long history.
Pengbo Media Building is located at the "intersection" of Shanghai-Hai's historical, cultural and economic landmarks. It looks to the north of the Wanguo Building Complex, to the east of Lujiazui, to the west of Yu Garden, and to the south of the future World Expo site.
Wu Qianyu looked to the south, which was Wutongli where her family once lived. Mr. Peng meant that this place would not be demolished for a while, and it would be more than ten years before it was demolished!
"This is my first time to come to this place," Xu Yongmao's eyes were full of expectation, "It's really a good choice. The viewing angle of 418 meters along the river is a broad landscape..."
Of course, Peng Bo is also very proud. The two 180-meter office buildings will set a new height for the Bund buildings and mark the bright skyline with a new era!
With a commercial area of 96,000 square meters and a unique honeycomb appearance design, the business formats on the Bund will be more three-dimensional and rich!
Looking at the planned World Expo site, Xu Yongmao, who has always been good at acquiring land, said again, "Shitan, you and Abo are brothers. You should learn more from him in many aspects. If we succeed in applying for the Expo, the surrounding areas of the World Expo site will
The potential for land value appreciation is unlimited.”
Xu Shitan nodded humbly, but then asked, "Brother Abo, do you think our bid for the Olympics will be successful this time?" His meaning was obvious. Only if it succeeds can the land surrounding the Expo Park appreciate in value.
"It will definitely succeed and break the monopoly of Western industrial powers on this event." Peng Bo's answer was not muddled at all.
Xu Yongmao seemed a little worried, "I heard that this time, Yeosu, South Korea, Moscow, Russia, Wroclaw, Poland, Guerretaro, Mexico, and Buenos Aires, Argentina have all submitted bids to host the 2010 World Expo.
Monte Carlo was also the place where we failed in our first Olympic bid in 1993. Now, there are 6 cities and 6 countries across Asia, Europe and America, and the competition is unprecedentedly fierce."
"Shanghai people, the Chinese people don't believe in this evil," Peng Bo smiled, "Uncle, believe me, Shanghai people will see the World Expo at their doorstep."
The Xu family father and son looked at each other and said nothing.
Peng Bo's phone rang. He took the phone from Chen Feng and walked aside, "Oh, you said... like this," he smiled contemptuously, "We'll talk about it when I get back to the company. We have to arrange it like this too."
A global list, yes, it is global. Shanghai and Shanghai have applied to host the World Expo, so our list should also be world-wide..."
Watching him board the car and leave, Xu Yongmao also walked towards his car, "Atan, just do what Abo said and get the land."
…
When Peng Bo walked out of the elevator, Zhuo Wei and Bao Bufan were already waiting, "Mr. Peng, Forbes plans to launch its own new list."
"It's also a city list," Zhuo Wei added, "I doubt they are plagiarizing us." When he said this, he also laughed. Forbes has a list history much longer than Pengbo Media's history."
However, this time, this list is not made by Shanghai Forbes, but by their headquarters."
"Even if they don't do it, we still have to do it," Peng Bo took the coffee from Luo Yan, "The country's mission is your mission. As a media person, if you can serve the country at close range, it will be the best thing in your life.
It is the glory of the city, and we must do something for the city we live in.”
"It's just a city list to promote Shanghai and Shanghai." Bao Bufan understood quickly, "But the company wants to make a profit."
"No, we have to do it even if we don't make a profit," Peng Bo corrected, "and this is a competition between us and Forbes. We have made a list in Asia. This is the first truly global list. Do a good job.
Once it is released, it will be recognized by the whole world, which also means that we can compete with Forbes."
"I have been looking forward to this day for a long time." Bao Bufan's small eyes showed a fierce light again.
"By the way, Forbes, who is leading the production of this list?"
"Steve Forbes, Editor-in-Chief of Forbes English Edition." Zhuo Wei said, "I personally went into battle."
"Then our company... is still in charge of Lu Yusen, and all the research institutes are on the list. All the company's public relations, advertising, administrative... departments, Eastern Star and Fengxing worked together to launch this list."