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May 3, 2010

China is opening its doors to around 200 countries for the Expo. But what does the world think about China?

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Volunteers walk on the stage with participating countries during the opening ceremony at the World Expo
Volunteers walk on the stage with participating countries during the opening ceremony at the World ExpoImage: AP
China's dynamic growth is not only having an impact on its own population but also on the rest of the world. But what does the rest of the world think about this? Some impressions from around the world.
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