China shows cultural depth at Osaka expo

Pavilion introduces philosophies of harmony between humanity, nature

The China Pavilion at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan, opened on Sunday as the expo began welcoming visitors for its monthslong run, striking notes that well echo the message delivered a day earlier by Japanese Emperor Naruhito: a sustainable future for mankind.

This year's expo, themed "Designing Future Society for Our Lives", is drawing participation from 158 countries and regions and seven international organizations.

Ren Hongbin, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, said the China Pavilion offers a good illustration of the theme, incorporating three major elements of Chinese culture — bamboo, Chinese characters, and scrolls.