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NOAA recently exhibited at " Zheng He Ocean Voyages Exhibition and International Marine Expo " held in Shanghai, China July 8-15, 2005. The Expo, hosted by the Chinese government, commemorated the 600th Anniversary of China's ocean explorer ZHENG He and promoted awareness of marine technologies and ocean issues.
The Expo was a large-scale national event. Senior Chinese political
leaders attended, including members of the Standing
Committee of the Politburo, the President, Premier,
and Party General Secretary. Principal
Chinese marine management, academic, and research institutions
also attended. This
major campaign resulted in approximately 20,000 visitors
per day. NOAA targeted the participating ocean management and science
institutions, scientists and researchers, Chinese political
leaders, and the general public.
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