Beijing won the bid to host the 2008 Olympic Games, and Shanghai secured the right to host the 2010 World Exposition. These successes aroused the patriotic passion of our people of all ethnic groups and enhanced our pride and cohesion as a nation.

• 北京申办2008年奥运会获得成功，上海赢得2010年世界博览会举办权，激发了全国各族人民的爱国热情，增强了民族自豪感和凝聚力。