Jon Huntsman, U.S. Ambassador to China attended the opening ceremony of the U.S. pavilion for World Expo 2010 on May 1. He told China.org.cn that he started to love China since his first visit to China in 1984.

He said he witnessed the rapid urban development in Shanghai and was confident that the Expo would be a prime opportunity for Shanghai's further growth as both a financial and a cultural center.

1. China.org.cn: I know that you have been here in Shanghai 20 years ago and this time when you arrive in Shanghai, what’s the impression you have of Shanghai?