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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks with the press on the Great Wall of China in Mutianyu, China, Jan. 12, 2011. Gates wrapped up a four-day trip to China by visiting the People's Liberation Army 2nd Artillery Group and the Great Wall.

CHINA BRIEFING

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks with the press on the Great Wall of China in Mutianyu, China, Jan. 12, 2011. Gates wrapped up a four-day trip to China by visiting the People's Liberation Army 2nd Artillery Group and the Great Wall.

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