Overview

• The Expo officially opened on April 13, 2025, with over 160 countries participating and a focus on fostering global unity through technology and culture.
• Key exhibits include a Mars meteorite, a beating artificial heart grown from stem cells, and the world's longest sushi conveyor belt.
• The Grand Ring, the world's largest wooden architectural structure symbolizing unity, surrounds the pavilions but will mostly be dismantled post-event for redevelopment.
• Challenges persist with ticket sales falling short of targets, construction delays leaving some pavilions incomplete, and budget overruns nearly doubling initial estimates.
• Geopolitical tensions are reflected in Russia’s absence and Ukraine’s defiant 'Not For Sale' pavilion, highlighting global divisions despite the Expo's unifying aspirations.