| Yoon Jeung-hyun, Minister of South Korea’s Ministry of Strategy and Finance, stayed at the Okura the Garden Hotel Shanghai. On his arrival he was greeted by General Manager Harada. |
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| Masayuki Naoshima, Minister of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, stayed at the Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai when visiting the World Expo Shanghai. General Manager Harada welcomed him upon arrival. |
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| New Zealand Prime Minister John Key stayed at the Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai when attending the World Expo Shanghai “New Zealand Pavilion Day” event, he was warmly welcomed by General Manager Harada. |
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