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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, stands while Chinese Minister of Defense Gen. Cao Gangchuan salutes during an official military welcome ceremony honoring Secretary Gates in Beijing, China, Nov. 5, 2007.

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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, stands while Chinese Minister of Defense Gen. Cao Gangchuan salutes during an official military welcome ceremony honoring Secretary Gates in Beijing, China, Nov. 5, 2007.

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