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Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Chinese Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission Gen. Xu Caihou salute at the playing of their national anthems during a full honor arrival ceremony in Xu's honor at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on Oct. 27, 2009. Gates and Xu will meet to discuss a broad range of security issues of mutual interest to both nations.

Secretary Gates and Chinese Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission Gen. Xu Caihou salute at the playing of their national anthems.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Chinese Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission Gen. Xu Caihou salute at the playing of their national anthems during a full honor arrival ceremony in Xu's honor at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on Oct. 27, 2009. Gates and Xu will meet to discuss a broad range of security issues of mutual interest to both nations.

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