Second-largest pavilion at international event showcases country's food and its ties to culture

China launched its largest-ever pavilion outside the country at the Milan Expo on Friday, showcasing the nation's rich agricultural history, food culture and artwork.

Covering about 4,500 square meters, second only to the 4,900-sq-m Germany Pavilion, the China Pavilion is themed "The Land of Hope", echoing the theme of the 2015 Expo - "Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life".