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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi share a light moment as they meet at the Pentagon, July 12, 2013. The two leaders discussed military relationships between the United States and China.

LIGHT MOMENT

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi share a light moment as they meet at the Pentagon, July 12, 2013. The two leaders discussed military relationships between the United States and China.

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