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Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld and China's Vice Chairman of Central Military Committee and Minister of Defense Gen. Cao Gangchuan show their respect during each country's national anthem while at the Bayi Building, Beijing, China, Oct. 19, 2005. Rumsfeld traveled to China for meetings with military and civilian leaders to discuss US-China defense relationships and cooperation in areas of common interest.

China Visit

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld and China's Vice Chairman of Central Military Committee and Minister of Defense Gen. Cao Gangchuan show their respect during each country's national anthem while at the Bayi Building, Beijing, China, Oct. 19, 2005. Rumsfeld traveled to China for meetings with military and civilian leaders to discuss US-China defense relationships and cooperation in areas of common interest.

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