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Kunming
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Kun·ming  (knmng)
A city of southern China southwest of Chongqing. The Chinese terminus of the Burma Road during World War II, Kunming is the capital of Yunnan province. Population: 1,540,000.

Kunming, K'un-ming [ˈkʊnˈmɪŋ]
n
(Placename) a city in SW China, capital of Yunnan province, near Lake Tien: important during World War II as a Chinese military centre, American air base, and transport terminus for the Burma Road; Yunnan University (1934). Pop.: 1 350 640 (1999 est.)


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Dear editor, It is interesting to read the article and view the photos of Kunming, China in the June, 2005, issue of the Anglican Journal.
PBI participated as an Exhibitor at the 5th World Potato Congress held in Kunming, China, in late March, and created and received substantial interest in its seed potato product and technology.
By Ralph Jennings KUNMING, China, July 19, Kyodo - Haitun Road, a two-lane suburban street lined with auto repair shops and building supply sellers, leads most traffic out of central Kunming, a major city of southwestern China, to mountains and farms.
 
 
 
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