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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, right center, meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, left center, at the Pentagon, Sept. 20, 2013. The two leaders discussed bilateral defense topics.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, right center, meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, left center, at the Pentagon, Sept. 20, 2013. The two leaders discussed bilateral defense topics.

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