Shanghai Vice Mayor Shen Xiaoming yesterday visited the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination and ordered science and technology, as well as education and health authorities to make large efforts to prepare for Expo 2010.

Shen said officials should raise their awareness of the importance of the Expo and its influence on urban development, thus making great contributions to the city's preparations for Expo 2010.

Shen is in charge of science and technology, education, health, culture, TV, radio, press and publications.

Shanghai Vice Mayor Shen Xiaoming