Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan said Friday the Shanghai World Expo, with the theme "Better City, Better Life," would usher in new ways of life for people and contribute to the promotion of harmony among mankind, cities and nature.

Wang, who heads the expo organizing committee, said at the Expo opening ceremony that the event would serve as a platform for people worldwide to innovate, cooperate and communicate.

(Xinhua News Agency April 30, 2010)