Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said the upcoming Shanghai World Expo will be a platform to demonstrate the latest achievements of civilizations around the globe.

Wen made the remark in a live web chat at the official websites of the Chinese central government and Xinhua News Agency on Saturday.

He said the Shanghai World Expo will also be expected to be an opportunity to enhance the friendship and cooperation between China and the rest of the world.

(Xinhua News Agency February 27, 2010)