Shanghai unveiled its mascot for the 2010 World Expo on December 18, 2007, 865 days before the six-month party kicks off. The mascot, named "Haibao", literally means "treasure of the world". The blue smiling cartoon figure has curly hair and is in the shape of Chinese character REN, or human beings. It was selected from among 26,655 entries from 21 countries and regions. (Xinhua) |