More than 20,000 families are being moved out of the area where the 2010 World Expo will be held in Shanghai, China.
The city is now under a large scale reconstruction effort to prepare for the event.
According to the city's development plan, 300 businesses will also be moved
Families uprooted in Shanghai
Old buildings are demolished to make way for 2010 World Expo. China Photos / Getty Images
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