It is claimed to be the largest international exhibition focusing on children held in China in the past 50 years.

The sponsor of the exposition expects around 300,000 children and their parents to attend.

A total area of 20,000 square meters will be divided into five sectors displaying plays, cartoons, books, games, clothes and stationery for children.

Around 130 artistic groups from 30 countries, including the United States, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Holland, Japan and the Republic of Korea, will attend.

The expo is part of the Shanghai International Children's Culture Arts Festival held by the China Welfare Institute.

(Xinhua News Agency February 18, 2003)