The World Horticulture Expo successfully held in Kunming, Yunnan Province of China in 1999 displayed China's ability to host a comprehensive World Expo.

1999年，中国在云南昆明成功举办了世界园艺博览会，显示中国已具备举办综合性世博会的能力。

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This year, China will host the World Expo in Shanghai from May to October and the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou in November.

今年5月至10月，中国将在上海举办世博会，11月在广州召开第16届亚运会。

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It marked the first time the venue played host to a national-level cultural event, since the 2010 World Expo wrapped up.

这是2011年上海世博会闭幕之后，该场馆首次举办国家级别的文化活动。

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There is of course a tremendous amount of effort that goes into the marketing of a city to be a true contender for the Olympic games or to host the world EXPO.

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