Britain's Foreign Office Minister for Trade Ian McCartney announced on Wednesday that Britain had formally accepted the invitation from the Chinese government to participate in the Shanghai Expo 2010.

 

"The Shanghai Expo is a fantastic opportunity to broaden and deepen the United Kingdom's relations with China," he said in a press release.

 

In his views, the theme of the Expo -- "Better City Better Life" is one where Britain has much expertise and experience.

 

"The Expo will provide the perfect opportunity to highlight British creativity, diversity and innovation and our contribution to dealing with global challenges such as sustainable development, including climate change. These are challenges that the UK and China have already agreed we need to tackle together," he added.

 

(Xinhua News Agency August 10, 2006)