Smoking is to be banned inside pavilions, but there will be designated outdoor smoking areas.

As lighters are also not allowed to be taken into the Expo site, they will be provided at the designated smoking areas.
"Many people had called for a smoking-free Expo, but after considering international conventions and China's legislature, we believe that we should take some anti-smoking measures but not make a total ban," said  Huang Jianzhi, deputy director of Shanghai World Expo Coordination Bureau.
The Shanghai World Expo, from May 1 to Oct. 31, will showcase the theme "Better City, Better Life" and is expected to attract 70 million people. (pi)